‘Bai lan’ and how Trump’s tariffs are hurting China and helping the US

‘Bai lan’ and how Trump’s tariffs are hurting China and helping the US

“Bai lan” is a Chinese colloquial expression that means “let it rot” or “let it decay.” In contemporary terms, it represents a phenomenon in China’s culture that describes an apathetic mindset and disposition to accept a deteriorating situation rather than engage in any effort to improve it. It’s analogous to the effects Trump’s tariffs can have on China. Allow me to explain. President Donald Trump started his political ambitions with a simple d…

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