CCTV Commentary: Abandon Illusions, Defend National Interests with a Fighting Spirit
Yulonghui, April 13 | CCTV.com published an article stating that the Trump administration has "shown its true aggressive intent" (
lit. "the dagger is revealed when the map unrolls"), and China is responding with resolute countermeasures of equal magnitude. This tariff war is escalating in a spiral pattern. China's decisive and forceful countermeasures demonstrate clear strategic awareness and enduring strategic composure.
From reciprocal tariff impositions to refining export control systems, and releasing the white paper
China’s Position on Several Issues in China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations, each response has been measured, justified, and well-calibrated. This is not just a skirmish—it may well evolve into a prolonged conflict.
"When two tigers meet on a narrow path, the brave one prevails," but courage must be grounded in strength. As Sino-U.S. economic competition enters a new historical phase, the nation must unite, strive for progress, and continuously enhance its comprehensive power.
How to strengthen ourselves?
- Domestically: Deepen comprehensive reforms to solidify development foundations, particularly by accelerating self-reliance in technological innovation. External pressure must be transformed into momentum for transformation, focusing on breaking through "chokepoint" technologies and building self-sufficient industrial chains to avoid dependence on others. In essence, this tariff war is fundamentally a tech war.
- Internationally: Advance high-level openness to break through containment. History has repeatedly proven that appeasement only emboldens bullies. From this moment forward, we must abandon unrealistic illusions, defend national interests with a fighting spirit, and elevate our capabilities through higher-standard reform and opening-up. Only by self-innovation can we transcend outdated thinking, dismantle old orders, and seize the initiative.