Despite the Cost, Politburo Hints at CCP Plan to Continue Trade Fight With US: Analysts

Beijing’s refusal to resolve the standoff with Washington limits its ability to tackle challenges at home, according to analysts.

A Chinese paramilitary policeman stands guard outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Feb. 26, 2025. Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership on Friday pledged to stabilize the nation’s economy as it grapples with increasing external shocks. Analysts suggest that this goal might be complicated by Beijing’s hard stance in facing U.S. tariffs.