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Crece el temor a que China utilice Taiwán para negociar con EE.UU.

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La guerra comercial entre Estados Unidos y China se recrudece antes de la fecha límite del 1 de noviembre para la imposición de aranceles, y crece la preocupación de que Pekín utilice a Taiwán como moneda de cambio.

Breakdown
  • China criticized the U.S. for escalating a trade war after imposing export controls on rare earth minerals.
  • The U.S. responded with 100 percent tariffs on Chinese goods and possible further sanctions. 22s
  • China produces the majority of the world's rare earth minerals, giving it significant leverage. 35s
  • There are concerns in Taipei that China may use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations with the U.S. 1m 27s
  • Some believe diplomatic bartering over Taiwan has already started, though U.S. officials deny blocking a recent visit by Taiwan's president. 1m 45s
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