#note US–China: Escalating Conflict That Can No Longer Be Hidden Behind Diplomacy
What was once called "tense relations" is now evolving into a full-fledged global confrontation. In April 2025, the US and China reached a new level of conflict — and it encompasses everything from tariffs and technology to geopolitics.
First, trade: tariffs on both sides have skyrocketed — 145% on Chinese goods in the US, 125% in return. Each side demonstrates that it is willing to sacrifice economic conveniences for strategic pressure.
Next, technology: Washington is limiting the supply of AI chips, while China responds by restricting the export of rare earth materials, which are critically important for the American defense industry. This is no longer just sanctions — these are strikes at key vulnerabilities.
And finally, geopolitics: Beijing is building a large military facility next to the capital while simultaneously imposing sanctions against American officials due to their stance on Hong Kong.
Every step here is not just a statement. These are concrete actions that can change the balance of power in the world. And all of this is no longer hypothetical, but a very real scenario of a new era in international relations.
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