Greyparrot

The legacy of these wars and the subsequent foreign domination fueled a deep desire in China to reclaim control over its own economy. After being humiliated for over a century by foreign powers, China sought economic strength and independence, which is why the country today focuses heavily on manufacturing cheap goods to sell to the world. This strategy, using cheap labor and government support, allowed China to produce products at a lower cost than many Western nations, making it harder for countries like the U.S. to compete.

China's modern economic strategies—like undercutting American markets—are also shaped by this history. Having experienced foreign exploitation in the past, China is determined to maintain control over its economy and avoid dependence on other countries. Because of its position as the world’s factory and its fascist control over private industry, China can produce goods cheaply and flood global markets, often keeping prices lower than American-made products. This economic approach, rooted in China’s history of struggle, has made it difficult for the U.S. to impose significant tariffs or counter China’s dominance in certain industries.