I agree that the result is the same over the short run, but the long game may turn out differently. It is likely(?) easier to return to that market after bowing out rather than being kicked out. I make the assumption that the next change in government leadership in China my regress (as the Communists see it) to that of the previous regime under Ping, and a more liberalized direction.

As for Trump, why are you bringing him into this? His involvement had nothing to do with the subject article. Please be so kind as to stay on topic.