This is a key point. Knucklehead politicians think that nationalism, regional hate, ethnic conflicts, tribal loyalties, etc. can be ratcheted up and down in a controlled manner like the temperature of an oven for their own political interests. But they can't. These things have a life of their own and usually grow out of control.
I think our government in Australia, has banned Huawei from some telecommunications stuff, too. Government and private sector, Vodafone for example, cancelled its sizable 5G network equipment deal with Huawei.Original Post Deleted
Understandable, considering how close our ties are with the US.
Random conversation:
"China should end this all and just put an export tax on all products to the US. US company wants to buy product X for $100. Make them pay $25 in a special export tax to China."
"Remove all import duties and let US products flow freely into China."
What could go wrong?