Why China isn’t worried about Trump’s threat of a trade war | The Bottom Line

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[@matte9596]

such a stark contrast from American media outlets who censor public opinion by disabling comments

[@whartonitec1041]

A true communist, biggest liar in the world. Stop stealing our intellectual properties and military secrets. Fix your unemployment so college grads are no longer on the street!

[@SAMARTBO]

USA always said bout human right, but what happened inside Gaza, it's true color of USA's skin.

[@InturnetHaetMachine]

USA has never been about human rights. Look at their history of CIA backed coups and military interventions in South America alone. Along with needless war in Vietnam with countless civilians causalities and massacres. This myth of Western values being about human rights is a propaganda.

[@sundae7317]

USA didn't do anything in Gaza. Meanwhile what is China doing to Uighurs?

[@Yoo-l6y]

Try Luigi Mangione

[@mikestewart4752]

1:09 “Corruption is RAMPANT in China!” -Victor Gao, August 2024, in front of a live international audience. 🤦‍♂️ Great guest! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🫵

[@sundae7317]

USA did nothing in Gaza. Meanwhile China is violating Uighur human rights.

[@SomeDude-gn8kc]

From Australia 🇦🇺 it seems china 🇨🇳 have the most decent policies on Gaza and Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@la-Kiii]

thank you, happy to have foreign friend know this, considering western media twist everything. 😊 im Chinese

[@ariisaac5111]

So according to you, it is decent policy for China to enable and support Russia's genocide and decimation of Ukraine, and China's backing Iran that enabled Hamas and Hezbollah to brutally attack and thereby provoke Israeli retaliation and the current decimation of Gaza. And that is the most decent policy you can think of? Europe had more balanced and smarter policy than China with regard to Gaza and Ukraine.

[@YWang-vl2zh]

@@ariisaac5111There is no point arguing over the definition of “enabling.” You can blame China for the “decimation of Gaza” all you want if it makes you feel better. Let’s wait out 10 years and see what happens to Europe. Russia has a surplus in energy and in food; China is a net importer of both. Importing from Russia is the cheapest and greenest, and there is no way China will cut off relationships with Russia (unless Russia attacks China).

[@nitchkite-o2p]

@@ariisaac5111 In fact, China has not provided weapons to any country, but has provided daily necessities and sold industrial products

[@nitchkite-o2p]

​@@ariisaac5111In fact, China has not provided weapons to any country, but has provided daily necessities and sold industrial products，freeDom

[@HeHoHa-z7w]

When an adversary (USA) is making mistake after mistake, don't disturb him. From : Singapore 🇸🇬

[@jay-z5e]

My mobile is Chinese made,my ipod,my charger,my glass,my bike ,my all clothes and my all gadgets and all my house things are Chinese madde, 😂😂😂😂 where is USA , where is their competition 😅

[@Lighten_H]

i think that's how CCP is thinking, confuse about what US is doing, but don't want to disturb about that

[@HeHoHa-z7w]

@@Lighten_H You are confused. If they know that the adversary is making mistakes, are they confused ?? If they don't know whether that is a mistake or not a mistake, then they are confused. What a stupid comment. I've to explain it to you. Go back to elementary school and learn some reasoning. Which country do you belong to ?? And I do not need an answer from you. That country's education system must be rotten. From : Singapore 🇸🇬

[@Rainy-daze473]

@@jay-z5e No disrespect, but if you are rollin with a bike and an iPod instead of a car with a stereo system you probably can’t afford made in USA products.

[@arshad-zaidi]

What is made there? Except Spongebob, hypocricsy or LBQT😂😂😂😂 ​@@Rainy-daze473

[@ebpula]

Goes to show you that not everybody is afraid of a bully.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Talk is cheap!

[@globalismoblackman]

No, they don't care about the bully of the West. They are focused on their own master plan, and China is playing the long game to win.😅

[@jintaohu3743]

@@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl nailed it! Trump talks a lot while Xi doesn't.

[@ebrimajobe6535]

trying to bully an an equal is not so easy

[@happylucky-zh1oq]

China is worried just putting up a brave face, but Al Jazeera has to somehow show otherwise.

[@inusaabdullahi4294]

It's always fantastic to listen to Chinese, Indian and Russian diplomats. They are so professional, knowledgeable, respectful, and appealing to listen to. On the other hand, the Western diplomats talk like control freaks and are arrogant.

[@shahkelewek9582]

U mean dracula and blinken .biden like robot

[@chengwahong9465]

Especially their US counterpart..

[@vegamoonlight]

​@@shahkelewek9582the Ameri can diplomats are vampires.

[@TinyBlitz8]

Western people don’t like it when you outperform them, they rather let people live in third world living standards so that they can continue to use you as a leashed dog just like the Philippines and other countries prefer to get handouts. They want you leashed and always listening to what they say and they don’t want you questioning them. MAGA is only exclusive to the United States of America without the rest of the world that is how self centered MAGA is.

[@binigi]

Don’t even compare Russia with China, we are not a war criminal like Russia 😅

[@horridohobbies]

Taiwan's political status and the status of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang are none of America's business. Extreme arrogance has made the USA feel entitled to meddle in China's domestic affairs, and this is extremely dangerous.

[@ResearchFirst-z7j]

Taiwan is none of the CCP's business. Taiwan was not even added to the PRC constitution until 1978? How funny. Lol The 1978 PRC Constitution was the first Constitution in the PRC to touch explicitly on the political status of Taiwan. It said that "Taiwan is part of China" and said that the PRC "must liberate Taiwan, and finish the great task of reunifying the motherland". However, in 1979, the PRC dropped the liberation stance and opted for peaceful reunification instead. The 1982 Constitution mentioned that "Taiwan is a sacred part of the territory of the People's Republic of China" instead of just "China". The fact is the war was never over Taiwan and during the civil war the island legally belonged to Japan not China. Once Mao died the PRC constitution was amended to state that Taiwan was part of China. There are no internationally recognized treaties, policies, agreements or UN resolutions that declare that Taiwan is part of China.

[@horridohobbies]

@@ResearchFirst-z7j Before Japan took Taiwan in 1895, Taiwan was part of the Qing Dynasty, i.e., China. The Cairo Declaration (December 1, 1943), explicitly stated that territories Japan had taken from China, including Manchuria, Taiwan, and the Pescadores Islands, would be restored to China (ROC) after the war. Yes, there is legal ambiguity surrounding the China-Taiwan situation. Within the context of this ambiguity, China (PRC) claims Taiwan. Nevertheless, practically the entire world subscribes to the One China policy.

[@Michael-fc4hc]

You're right If TSMC didn't exist.

[@andrewlim7751]

Under Taiwan's constitution, Taiwan is a province of China. 😁😁

[@horridohobbies]

@@Michael-fc4hc TSMC is irrelevant. Without TSMC, the global economy will eventually rebalance with other semiconductor suppliers entering the scene. It is foolish to go to war over the semiconductor supply chain.

[@zaryalai54]

I think China's noninterference policies is so successful that no one can argue against it. We all have a better world with inclusive policies including the western uncivilized world.

[@jaja3359]

Western world is more civilized then you'll ever be

[@amunra5330]

@@jaja3359 Why so salty lol

[@kolviczd6885]

"western uncivilized world" that's the KEYWORDS. This should be the new term in defining the west today. They are returning to their former barbaric society again led USA.

[@FAFOrednickinsell]

@@jaja3359 and then you wonder why people like him h ate you Americans and gravitate towards China

[@Jerry-sf3vd]

@@jaja3359 Western world is more like a bunch of gangsters bullying whoever disagree with them. Each region has its own races, history, culture and religion. True civilization should respect the differences, assert influence appropriately, instead of shoving things down to others' throats.

[@suzanneharris8339]

Mr. Gao is an excellent guest & a tribute to his country. China 🇨🇳 is not our enemy. Slapping tariffs on it will hurt the U.S. & Trump needs to understand tariffs are taxes!

[@sundae7317]

He was embarrassing in that one interview with Mehdi, made China look like a joke.

[@annamiao7867]

@@sundae7317 i watched that interview, not that what you are talking about,

[@solmak47]

Thats why China was crying non stop last time Trump was president

[@mikestewart4752]

1:09 “Corruption is RAMPANT in China!” -Victor Gao, August 2024, in front of a live international audience. 🤦‍♂️ Great guest! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🫵

[@mikestewart4752]

@ We don’t want the Chinese junk anymore anyways. After what China did in 2019, we are done with them. 🤷‍♂️ How’s your economy doing? Housing market? Commercial real estate? Foreign investment? Tourism? 📉📉📉📉 Enjoy the fruits of all your hard work.

[@EnriqueHernandez-zk7qc]

Very impressed with Mr. Gao's diplomatic approach.

[@ariisaac5111]

How so? I didn't hear one thing that was a correct assessment of China's situation with respect to the US, or the rest of the world.

[@michaele4830]

@@ariisaac5111 "Never disturb the enemy when he is making a mistake"

[@buddylau5687]

Propaganda vs truth makes his job easy to present. ​@@ariisaac5111

[@Kim-Yo-jong]

@@michaele4830 "I'm too cowardly to involve myself in the pursuit of justice."

[@jay-z5e]

My mobile is Chinese made,my ipod,my charger,my glass,my bike ,my all clothes and my all gadgets and all my house things are Chinese madde, 😂😂😂😂 where is USA , where is their competition 😅

[@songnleepage5937]

US does not have the biggest economy in the world, China is.

[@Sinner85]

US does.. Cap your illtreacy 😂😂

[@JohnJones-k9d]

@@Sinner85you are wrong. The accurate measure is GDP purchasing power where china is much bigger. Add to this 7% of US GDP is based on debt and this is just the government borrowing. Yanks are now second place and sliding into irrelevance.

[@jeffreymckinney1013]

@@JohnJones-k9d foolishness how is purchasing power parity the correct way to gauge when we live in a world of global commerce. That's a stupid thing to say only for groceries really would that matter. When alot of stuff is purchased through the internet or when people travel all the time. How could possibly purchasing power be the correct way especially when your doing nation vs Nation.

[@songnleepage5937]

@@Sinner85 Printing money is not an economy.

[@MoBahar687]

Unemployment rate in China has spiked drastically the past 2 years and so many people have lost their money due to the failure of of the housing market and I can go on.

[@annemoore4461]

I plan to retire at 62 in another country outside the US that is free, safe and very cheap with a high quality of life. I could fully just rely on only my SS if I wanted to when that times arrives but l'll also have at least one pension, a 403 (b) and a very prolific Investment account with my Stephanie Janis Stiefel my FA. Retiring comfortably in the US these days is almost impossible.

[@DaraangelyHarvie]

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[@JessieeAlmar]

I’m planning on moving to Thailand in the next 5 years if trump’s government doesn’t do anything with the high prices of groceries and taxes What about you??

[@emmabeyza6036]

I went from no money to Invest with to busting my A** off on Uber eats for four months to raise about $20k to start trading with Stephanie Janis Stiefel. I am at $128k right now and LOVING that you have to bring this up here

[@YaxelBurone]

My sister lives in Aussie. They have good healthcare better than America. I am also moving there after I retire.

[@KarencitaSacher]

Please stop gentrifying countries

[@Leithyl]

Beautifully spoken Mr Gao. That is a master class in diplomacy.

[@taobo33]

am suprised that the host this time is quite fair and didnt interup Gao like other AJ Hosts before this interview. Kudos 👍🏻

[@xgamermudkip7154]

That's because Gao is a government mouth piece. And does nothing but repeat propaganda points. Im honestly surprised he still has his job considering how bad he is at steering conversations.

[@darkphanthom8741]

​@xgamermudkip7154 you're arguing in every other comment here. Get a life.

[@xgamermudkip7154]

@@darkphanthom8741 no. This is propaganda. And youre complying.

[@hanaharun4250]

What an impressive guest. Loved his diplomatic ideas, not at all puting down any countries, just keeping it real and peaceful.

[@abdelhakimchibani4712]

Someone can explain why I like Victor Gao after this interview?

[@ariisaac5111]

Sure, it is because he is just feeding you China official propaganda filled with fairy tales and bs and platitudes that are unrealistic and bogus.

[@wg9830]

true diplomat, US politicians have lost the skill of diplomacy

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Because you are naive!

[@abdelhakimchibani4712]

@@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl what he says does look inline with China foreign policy tho, he isn't saying things that are totally wrong or something, like the US does.

[@TimG...]

He does seem like quite the respectable, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and well spoken individual. It's curious though that after he just got done painting this rosy picture of Taiwan "peacefully reuniting with China" that he follows it up by saying that the US has to choose between China and Taiwan.

[@mandeedhillon7398]

Mr Gao is a wise, intelligent ans compassionate man. The US could learn a lot from China. American politicians lack diplomacy and often come across as ignorant, arrogant and stupid.

[@dennisluk8833]

China consistently talk about co-operation, win-win solutions, peace, mutual respect and shared prosperity. With no wars, no refugees, no border problems.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Yes they talk that and do the opposite!

[@aminathzifna433]

Because the US keeps crossing redlines! I promise you, he just laid out the solution and validated the US reason for concerns for the trade will not be hindered even if Taiwan gets absorbed and laid out their flexibility level and US will not hear any of the stuff JUST stated and focus on the redline he just stated. "What will happen if Trump visits Taiwan?" And they do it. It's like a kid. Other countries : 'do not touch the red button' US : 'i gotta see what happens ' Whyyyyyyyyy That's just escalation

[@thereseoreilly]

Taiwanese people don't want to be absorbed into China. Sovereignty matters to Taiwan. China is not allowing democracy in Hong Kong, so it will be the same in Taiwan.

[@albertcadgame8314]

@@aminathzifna433 Other countries : 'do not touch the red button' US : 'i gotta see if it is working or not !

[@ahmedakhan1]

@@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl Can you give some examples? On the other hands US talks of human rights and does exactly the opposite. A case in point: Gaza, where the US is enabling Zionist genocide of the Palestinians!

[@rashidbagewadi1006]

China knows trump barks very loudly.

[@jasonlow8715]

More like a puppy than a pitbull right. 😂😂😂

[@Len-ne7]

Trump's style is due to weakness and vulnerability, Victor Gao's style shows strength and power.

[@jasonlow8715]

@Len-ne7 trump is like those snake oil medicine sellers in the old west. They promise miracle cures while stealing the shirt from your back. Sad thing is that 54% of voters trusted and bought into his narrative. Even sadder is that the other side too didn't have anyone of substance to offer to the country hence the situation they find themselves in now.

[@kaiserleo1383]

but wonr bite？

[@katakis1]

Much better interview than the Mehdi Hasan one where Gao was constantly interrupted.

[@winfredcoorengel7203]

Totally agree it was so combative and pressed a false narrative about xinjang it was cringe worthy 😢😢😢

[@suzanneharris8339]

Mehdi always has something to prove. 👇

[@theobservationsreal3291]

​@@winfredcoorengel7203 What false narrative would that be?

[@风都树影]

@@theobservationsreal3291Whatever he’s trying to push. But it doesn’t matter - his interview style is so cringe that the core message always gets lost, because the audience is so engulfed in the combative style and their attention is diverted away from the substance. Only two types of people exhibit this type of combative conversational behavior - the egomaniac (but at the same time the ignorant) and those who suffer inferiority complex. Like one of the above comments pointed out, he has something to prove so I tend to include him in the second group.

[@Seanw-ij7yx]

@@theobservationsreal3291 the false narrative that theres genocide in xinjiang, ironically while they commit genocide in the middle east.

[@vanhocwong6689]

For those who struggle to understand what a tariff is - its a TAX. It does not tax the Seller (in your case, Chinese seller). The Chinese was paid as soon as they delivered the goods to the Chinese dock for export - usually via the letter of credit from a reputable bank (importer's bank). When the goods arrives, the US authority issues a 60% tax (in Trump's case) on those goods. The importer then passes on that extra charge (60% tax) onto the consumer - that is, YOU are paying that extra 60% tax. Now, consider this: the highest income tax rate in the US is 37% (yes, millionaires and billionaires are paying that rate). But you guys (the consumers) are paying 60% tax for ordinary items. As a result, the money you have in your wallet or bank account, can ONLY purchase less goods - that is, your standard of living has been reduced. And at the same time, inflation has been increased. That is what tariffs does.

[@cameo777]

Maybe the intended goal was to discourage Americans from buying those goods and look for alternatives, thereby making china back down. I dont know where the alternatives will come from.

[@TjahjadiTedjasaputra]

Saya suka itu untuk Amerika!!! 👍 😂😂

[@assiyaLane8016]

I'm not really agreed with you because if the price is very high, then the consumer would not buy the x product and then the importer will not buy that Chinese product and will find a way to find another market that he would pay less taxes and then have a better price for consumers !

[@steveb796]

2 things 1. Millionaires and billionaires do t pay that amount. They pay less than you and me. 2. If The tariff is 60% from the importer it gets marked up even more for everyone in that sales chain. If a $10 item becomes $16 from the importer, the retailer on a 40% markup , which is low would be $22.20.

[@jackshultz2024]

The tariffs make persuade the Chinese to devalue the RMB. On the hand, it may further inflate an already overvalued US dollar, making US made products even more expensive and less competitive on global markets.

[@Funnysmj]

Mr. Victor GAO, is clear to point and make a lot of sense.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

He's a bullshitter!

[@reeceast]

Why if another country is succeeding, the US automatically assumes as a threat

[@JazRetUrn]

US Government is delusional 😂

[@laMad123]

Limited pie theory

[@sneakymove]

Yea, Japan is one good example.

[@xueliangzhang8672]

Because US wants to treat other countries as her slaves.

[@princerasiwasia]

He is the real diplomat.

[@omarhaji5060]

Masha Allah I love the way this man speak the truth and how I wish the so-called Americans able speak like this the word is going to be a peaceful place

[@pinotnoir3654]

I live in the US. Before the election, Trump supporters said they are inclusive and welcome people of all cultures, faiths and ethnicities in the MAGA movement. AFTER Trump won ... they are all saying America will rule the world again, and white people won. Believe me, white Americans are not to be trusted.

[@ngsocal]

@@omarhaji5060 The U.S. has no real diplomats in their government.

[@albertcadgame8314]

The US is already a hypocrite and if they speak like Victor, they are even more hypocrite.

[@boardoffisheries8640]

Incredible conversation. Too bad we in the US do not appear to have a wise commentator that can lower the bluster and rhetoric that chronically causes strife in earth because we refuse to advance from weaponry into a new world

[@walterscott2501]

So much blessings to brother GAO HE IS A VERY HIGHLY EDUCATED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE MAN

[@bellakrinkle9381]

Yes, he's impressive!

[@xk2listed194]

He is impressive but do you have any idea of what the Chinese dreams are ? If TRUMP doesn't f#&k china, nobody will.

[@nicholaskazan275]

The Western nations starting with US should immediately quit anti-China propaganda. China has zero hegemonic desires - unlike USA. China is a promoter of international peace and through economic development it will not only help bring prosperity to other nations but help the transition to a more sustainable world.

[@БолдсайханБатчимэг]

South china sea

[@paelgutierrez]

You're joking right?

[@Vikingpoints]

Lol

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

China has border disputes with nearly every neighboring country.

[@joeldavis5815]

What about Taiwan? What about the Uyghurs? What about the poor African nations that got caught up in the Belt and Road initiative fiasco and now are indebted to the PRC?

[@MGZetta]

When you're not afraid and are calm, it turns out you make a lot of sense. It feels like the US is the one afraid for whatever insecurity reasons they have.

[@jay-z5e]

My mobile is Chinese made,my ipod,my charger,my glass,my bike ,my all clothes and my all gadgets and all my house things are Chinese madde, 😂😂😂😂 where is USA , where is their competition 😅

[@bbp36447]

Great guest, Mr. Gao. You should give more interviews to let China POV known, esp. in English.

[@abassbangura6674]

I love listening to Mr Gao.

[@Kagiso_More]

Mr. Gao is a very brilliant man. He's clear and well articulated.

[@MgWynn]

The bottom line is US can't reduce its hypocrisy because US is under the control of Capitalists and Capitalists want only profits and they don't want to help other countries. Chinese government is more like wanting to help other countries over profits. The two nations approach the world in a very different way. You decide which approaches is better. Helping over profits or profits over Helping....❤❤❤

[@wycliffeochieng9862]

I don't understand why usa is the 1st economy yet have never see made in USA

[@RBBBBBBBBB533]

It's not about where it's made... It's about where it's bought.

[@Rainy-daze473]

@@wycliffeochieng9862 US top exports are gas, oil, aircraft parts, corn and soybeans. Not things that usually come with a “made in USA” sticker attached to the bottom. Also high end technologies with a more affluent customer base.

[@dyrectory_com]

@@Rainy-daze473 weapons ?

[@hallyluis8513]

They print the $$$

[@MacrosFTW]

Service based industry

[@HeHoHa-z7w]

Very smart, intelligent and diplomatic Victor Gao 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 From : Singapore 🇸🇬

[@eeemm9]

Excellent speaker, Mr Gao! He articulated his points very well and easily to understand for even someone that has not much background in the US China relationship.

[@LW78321]

Mr Gao is a wonderful guest, well spoken and a true diplomat

[@xgamermudkip7154]

Except literally any time you question anything china does. Then hes an attack dog.

[@thechicochannel8382]

Mr Gao represents all of China 🇨🇳. Very respectful and integrity is one of a kind. The people’s republic of China will prosper through these upcoming tariffs and will continue to be the super power it was destined to be 🤲🏽

[@xgamermudkip7154]

He sure does represent china. He's a 2 faced attack dog, on a tight leash.

[@kevinl7173]

This trade war has been going on for 6 years already, and China seemed to get stronger by the day

[@smesui1799]

No nation stays #1 forever; and that includes the U.S. .

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

No forever but for at least the next 50 years!

[@thenukarathnayake1133]

@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl nope..us has been falling

[@bellakrinkle9381]

Delusional thinking usually lasts forever. Change is coming.

[@velleyee5967]

@@BrunoHeggli-zp3nlyes USA ll stay as no 1 loser in 5 decades 😂 n good luck on high inflation 😂

[@pat.l.h.2730]

@@thenukarathnayake1133 I dont think so, even with an incompetent and useless president like Trump we will survive why? because American Diversity is what makes us the most powerful Country on the Planet. No other Country has our Diversity.

[@allykhan8594]

China's national debt is 12% ($4.5b) of gdp and Gov expenditure is small compared to.u.s borrowing and spending. In those terms China is the biggest economy in the world. Corp debt, private debt and local gov debt is $30 Trillion +. But China has an export surplus and still projected to surpass u.s.a.

[@LigmaNutz-u7c]

China's economy is fake and they enslave people. They are a communist country and nobody wants that

[@GoGreen99962]

National debt is just one of the measure., & doesn't give a full picture. China has some shiny armour like No. 1 in EV's & related tech, Advanced AI, space, infrastructure. All good. But it's going down with real estate bust in which Chinese invested big time which is worth 1/3 of investment. It's growth is dependent on exports just like Japan/Germany. Look at where their economies are. With large consumption markets slamming their doors through sanctions (US/Germany/Argentina/Brazil etc) & India too, what will be the unemployment levels? With steep job losses, educated Chinese are moving out to rural areas to cope with costs. Also with population going down like Japan, the real estate bust is going no where.

[@solomonshv]

oh yes. china is doing so well. all the biggest real estate companies went bankrupt. tens of thousands of projects abandoned. most homes are worth less than the mortgages currently owed on them. 200 million + unemployed. rapidly aging population where 1 billion+ chinese people can't afford to have children. kids disappearing from schools and having their organs harvested. you guys are doing great!

[@amunra5330]

@@GoGreen99962 China's GDP by PPP is the the number one in the world.

[@vy731]

there zlready big ppp is 36 thrillipon us 25 trillipon lol usa been beaten decade ago

[@leeermy]

In purchasing power parity, China has already surpassed the US as the largest economy in the world since 2017

[@sundae7317]

Largest, but not the strongest. The US will always have the strongest economy.

[@numbat9593]

​@@sundae7317 China will be the largest and strongest going forward in the next 10 - 20 years time

[@leeermy]

@@sundae7317 Not true my lil' racist friend...most US gdp is in non productive financial transaction fees that are often more parasitic rather than productive of hard assets...like in the entire health insurance industry which generate billions in transaction cost by limiting health care output...or real estate broker's fees, or the billions generated from accident liability and defense lawyers....

[@leeermy]

If you judge an economy by it's capacity to produce tangible assets, China in real terms is probably 3-5 times that of the US...check out Manifold.

[@sundae7317]

@@leeermy Lmao how is that racist? You're coping so hard right now 😂China will never surpass the strength of the US economy.

[@two02ful]

The important part is, who needs who? The answer is China doesn’t need USA.

[@TimG...]

@@two02ful Actually, the US is China's biggest customer. We need each other.

[@two02ful]

@ wrong! Only 15% of China total export and more then half are USA owned factories in China that export goods back to USA.

[@TimG...]

@two02ful I guess we'll have to disagree on that one. Any number of credible resources lay out why the U.S. is China's largest trading partner.

[@two02ful]

@@TimG... 1st Mexico, 2nd EU

[@deadonarrivalparanormal981]

@@two02ful Wrong actually we need eachother and benefit from helping eachother become a more stable economy!

[@dawoodlewa6775]

Mr. Gao's English! Wow!

[@horridohobbies]

By purchasing power parity (or PPP), China has the largest economy in the world. Why does everybody focus on nominal GDP?

[@alphaomega1969]

Yes, since 2013 china surpassed US economy.

[@yingkleung1907]

Why? It's like the Olympics gold medal count. When the US was behind, it used the total medal count instead so that USA is always number one. The USA very much lacks self confidence.

[@mayhsu7977]

​@@yingkleung1907 Well said!

[@PhiloSurfer]

@@alphaomega1969 Since September 2014

[@amotriuc]

you can't use PPP to compare size of economies since it is a relative metric. It is like saying 11 inches is bigger than 1 meter.

[@lawrencemaweu]

There are cities in China which aren't the capital, but they are more developed than any city in the West, let alone the US. Let that sink in.

[@jj27799]

I love how he flattered Trump then proceeded to lecture him on the most basic element of economics (tariffs). They know manipulation tactics work for Americans.

[@altapedroza3604]

No manipulation; just truths and facts.

[@DevinTey]

Kudo to Al Jazeera, instead of letting Mehdi Hasan throw his impatient English style and can't let the guest finish his sentence, we appreciate you letting different guest present their view of point, that how media can help in fostering conversation. Don't mind hard questions, but No shouting! This is the style Global South appreciates.

[@usprotec]

China would say to USA, " Over our dead body" if USA dare to help Taiwan to seek independence.

[@nuralam1714]

Very clear message

[@sosochio4374]

Victor Gao is the best ❤❤ A lot of respects to him.

[@roopnarayanpradhan-lalitap6302]

Always nice to listen East Asian leaders minus Japan Korea the Philippines India, the American club members.

[@JazRetUrn]

My country 🇵🇭 stays on good doggy relation to US ..😂 it will going worst if US will buy us like they did on Greenland ... My fellow man is easy to manipulate when you show them money 😅 ..

[@ferberasain2528]

Chinese policy of speaking necesary is great.🤗

[@631rebeccali]

Great interview. Host asked all critical questions, and the guest’s answers is straight forward.

[@ibrahimadiallo7444]

Go China 🇨🇳!

[@helgechristophersen7665]

A remarkable program. A very thoughtful analyst from China, and host from Al Jazeera.

[@martinsimionati2355]

great answers!, how pleasant it is to hear clear words, with meaning and not slogans.

[@Borntobewildism]

All Americans should watch this

[@Bibingkasmashershhh]

@@Borntobewildism I was watching the other way around. 😂

[@quentonhorton1053]

This discussion is a brilliant display of diplomacy. Fair assessments of the facts and factors of each economy, while pointing to the US leadership logical fallacies, while pointing to China’s self-interest. Then furthering this point by saying each nation can avert conflict by not imposing their will on the other. Great discussion.

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

It should be noted that Sen. Marco Rubio is persona non grata in China, having been sanctioned as a reciprocal measure for his bills to sanction Chinese officials, specifically Hong Kong officials, and his measures against Hong Kong. Should he be appointed and confirmed as Trump's Secretary of State, this issue would have to be resolved for him to visit China, an opportunity to resolve or intensify conflict. While generally, China pursues diplomacy, given the current hostile posture of the US toward China, a unilateral resolution of this by China might not be immediately forthcoming. Consider if you will, the undiplomatic start the Biden Administration made with China in the Alaska summit, that was not well-received by the Chinese public. Given the fact Xi declined the invitation to attend Tram's inauguration, I do think China will strike a conciliatory but firm tone with the US after Trump resumes office.

[@ngsocal]

Victor Gao is a very smart and realistic man, great in diplomacy.

[@windsong3wong828]

Based on ppp , China is already the biggest economy in the world. A doctor charges USD10 in China but USD100 in USA. Does that mean that the USA economy is 10 times bigger ? China already produces more TV, phones, computers etc from USA every year. By any measure, Chinas economy is bigger than USA. Tariffs on Chinese goods will mean that American consumers will pay more. China will also impose tariffs on USA goods and the Chinese consumers will pay more . Net net….all the consumers will pay more and will then buy more goods from third countries. Chinese consumers now eat more Brazilian beefs, agriculture etc…. How does that help american farmers….?

[@micheleyapur2065]

Fantastic imterview! So insightful and true!

[@daily-life-pro]

Believe me I was very much enjoyed of this conversation very clear cut simply all issues with Mr Victor's excellent knowledge 🎉❤

[@ruthkashika3833]

I really like and appreciate this man, very humble in his statement. He is carefully chosing his word, a definition of a true diplomatic unlike Mr. Trump😮

[@godsonjohnson6257]

Mr. Gao have spoken smartly.

[@blee7650]

Like a well spoken CCP man. Zero mention about trade fairness between the West and China. Zero mention about the decades of intellectual property theft done by China. Look at their AI, robotic walking dog, military jet fighters, spies, etc the list goes on about China's sneaky behaviour.

[@MohdNoorEzanHamzah]

Great interview. Gao is totally maintain good control. Brilliant

[@keirenle]

Unlike Canada, the Chinese is a top trade partner of over 100 nations. Sanctions or Tarriff would hurting anyone but China is the least that be affected. America has lost its edge in manufacturing so if they don't import from China, they would have to import from the countries that China has a strong trade tie with. Either way, she will get her cut. It also goes to show that if you smart, then you hedged your bets

[@ciku88]

couldn't love this man more than enough, Mr. Victor Gao.

[@pohmoh3590]

No one talk about dedollarisation and risk to $ as reserve currency. Why Trump is threaten countries for dropping the $

[@luddity]

It's so refreshing to hear the simple truth about the Israel/US relationship and their war in the middle east stated so clearly by this highly competent Chinese diplomat.

[@Zara-um1nx]

This is very true thank you so much ❤❤

[@albertcadgame8314]

Some times being good at English is a plus point too. You can express at a higher level to give your view, during a important interview like this. But at international level of forum or summit, leaders should use their own country languages instead of English. Victor Gao is always clear, rational and reasonable person. I agreed with what Victor said.

[@kenuston2299]

Next time please ask Victor about population collapse and housing crash.

[@petehoney1]

CHINA / AMERICAN one countries people print and borrow trillions and the other works hard and saves trillions ..

[@obtuse1291]

Donny is a tactical mastermind. He has only got the rest of the world against the US. Way to go donny. 😂

[@JCchadcel]

America is more powerful then rest of the world

[@disneyland9000]

Lol boy, welcome brics😂

[@duncankowable]

was Joe that made russia become china's best friend though. can't credit Donny with everything

[@Denzelkoh]

So long as the West continue to think BRICS is accidental, they miss the forest from the trees

[@michaelbritton2331]

Mr.Gao is a great guest lots to learn from listening to his views on geopolitical issues around our planet.great show Steve thanks for bring a guest on that understands the global dramatics affecting humanity.

[@johnboyy2540]

Mr.Gao I live in America and I must say I full agree with you 💯, America's government elected officials only concern is about growing their wealth, holding on to power, ensuring that corporations and friends that fun their campaign get financial benefits and the elites of America gain financial wealth. America will never catch up with China on the global market, for instance America built only 0.3 % of cargo ships last year, while China built over 60% of the world's cargo ships, China out produce America even in building military ships 🚢 and has 75% of the global market orders for building military ships.

[@TholeLetus]

Tariffs are taxes on the citizens for buying foreign products.

[@pinotnoir3654]

Victor Gao is a straight gangsta with the most dignified delivery.

[@Heidi-k8s]

Mr. Gao's calm and clear expressions and professional approach make a lot of sense. A respectable diplomat.

[@georgek3398]

Trumps America is the best tv show , non stop entertainment

[@georgek3398]

Super diplomacy, the sarcasm is perfect

[@alexanderjansseune1763]

All is for sale in the US ... all! Naritive is controlled by the highest bidder.

[@themahesh2168]

Because BRICS is more strong and united.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

They aren't at all!

[@ShinjiKataoka]

​@@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl says who, Santa Claus?

[@Brenden667]

@@themahesh2168 they're not united at all.

[@Laying_Bricks]

I would love to believe everything he says, but my American brain does not allow me. As Americans we are conditioned to think that an abstract enemy is out to get us.

[@maynotbe]

too many of you are wired to be bullies

[@cookieyang1392]

😂

[@timetraveller885]

Then you better change your way of thinking!!! Trump has SCREWED YOU!!!

[@jetli740]

that mindset is like indian mind set....

[@JohnJones-k9d]

Thats the problem, yanks are bought upto never take responsibility for anything negative in the USA, it’s always someone else fault. Its arrogance and a lack of self understanding combined with excessive narcissistic culture. It’s the Karen syndrome, wah wah wah its someone else fault not mine.

[@monapontes5880]

Great explanation! Why compete if we can unite forces!

[@jay-z5e]

My mobile is Chinese made,my ipod,my charger,my glass,my bike ,my all clothes and my all gadgets and all my house things are Chinese madde, 😂😂😂😂 where is USA , where is their competition 😅

[@GreptonLawrence]

This guy speaks very Frank.

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

V. Gao makes excellent points, quite impressive.

[@jimbrutan_senior]

China is a long term good planner. It tackles its challenges head-on and walks the talk unapologetically.

[@dr.umar97]

I just love the way Victor Gao presents his case. Love from Pak 🎉❤

[@Akubra123]

everything what is not american is a threat

[@boonnathan]

I’m amazed how many educated people believe the Chinese propaganda !

[@EdwardJoaquin-so6ng]

For me every country should be in a competition with other countries, no at war with other countries. Business, sport competitions are good. It was a great interview.

[@hastawaiba8045]

❤

[@weiyeongtan2695]

One major argument for dedollarisation is USD should not be a fiat currency where US abuse it reserve status by simply printing USD to buy valuable goods from other currency. This is equivalent to stealing or cheating other countries. People are also fearful of the loss in value in USD as a result of this. Furthermore, this is very likely as US may advert the default on its debts debts by creating more USD by printing them.

[@TheFlagUnit]

The jealousy of China is just… so… pathetic.

[@李佳-z6t]

I really don't think the United States can easily bring down a country with 5000 years of civilization history. Of course, as a Chinese, I will never underestimate the comprehensive strength of the Western superpowers.

[@aslamtj]

Wahoo! What a great diplomat Mr Victor Gao.. Millions applauses and hats off to China. Respect and honour to Chinese from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇨🇳🇵🇰🇨🇳🇵🇰

[@AsgarAhamedAli]

US economy is under stress as their Debt are on the rise against the GDP and if Trump imposes more tariff on import again the trade Gap might be widened Chinese products might