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title: Was China Ready For A Trade War?
description: The trade war with China looks like it is coming to a close, and for the moment, it seems like the United States is winning. This article from the New York Times explores the leadership of China's President, Xi Jinping, and how his leadership compares to former presidents of the global superpower. With Chinese GDP growth during 2018 the slowest in 28 years, some speculate that President Xi Jinping wasn't prepared for a trade war with the United States and could face challenges at home as a result.
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May 17, 2019

# Was China Ready For A Trade War?

The trade war with China looks like it is coming to a close, and for the moment, it seems like the...

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The trade war with China looks like it is coming to a close, and for the moment, it seems like the United States is winning. This article from the New York Times explores the leadership of China's President, Xi Jinping, and how his leadership compares to former presidents of the global superpower. With Chinese GDP growth during 2018 the slowest in 28 years, some speculate that President Xi Jinping wasn't prepared for a trade war with the United States and could face challenges at home as a result.

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