The 2025 trade war launched by the United States is shaping up to become a watershed moment for Chinese policymakers.While the country’s economic resilience and role at the centre of global supply chains helped secure a 90-day truce with Washington, Beijing is digging deep to fight a protracted conflict. The forthcoming Five-Year Plan – China’s signature development blueprint – is expected to fortify the domestic economy in the pursuit of global leadership.Provincial leaders are seizing...