As the US-China trade war escalates, Chinese factory workers are protesting as economic shocks from tariffs lead to layoffs, plant closures, and unpaid salaries. Despite Xi Jinping's calls for resilience through his "Eat Bitterness" mantra, unrest signals growing discontent among workers. The trade war presents risks for both leaders, with Xi pushing for self-sufficiency and global economic structures independent of the US. However, China's economy heavily relies on exports to the US, complicating Xi's ambitious plans for economic dominance and self-reliance.
"Eat Bitterness," China's Xi Jinping often admonishes his people as he urges them to remain strong despite the costs of his economic programs.
Widespread protests against the Trump tariffs' economic shock spread across the nation this week. Workers' fury at layoffs, plant closures and employers' failure to pay salaries could dangerously accelerate social unrest.
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