Many Chinese netizens are using social media to express their anger. Hashtags like 'Oppose American Hegemony' are trending on Chinese platforms such as Weibo, TikTok, and WeChat. Anti-American memes, satire, and caricatures are going viral. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated, “We are Chinese; we do not fear or retreat from anyone’s threats. China has been trading globally long before America even existed.”
While the wars in Ukraine and Gaza dominate headlines, today’s most discussed conflict is the trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump. This economic battle between the world’s two largest economies stems from Trump’s tariff policies. Many believed these measures would force China to its knees, but China retaliated by imposing higher tariffs on US goods—an eye for an eye.
In 2024, US exports to China stood at $143.5 billion, while imports surged to $438.9 billion, proving China’s economic resilience. Patriotic and anti-American sentiments are rising among the Chinese public, with calls to boycott US products and charge American customers premium prices.
Signs like 'Starting today, a 104% service fee applies to American customers. Complaints? Visit the US Embassy.' are appearing. Trade wars impact ordinary citizens’ psychology and daily lives—evident here. Trump’s tariffs have provoked the Chinese dragon, which is now breathing fire against US policies on social media.
