### Comment:
&gt; And what if China wants political power more than financial gains? 
  
 To me this is the key difference between China and the US. Xi Jinping is consolidating power and appearing strong vs America will help him domestically.

### REPLY:
Nothing is going to hurt him more than slowing the already slowing Chinese economy.  The current strength of Chinese leadership is entirely based upon their economic growth.  
  
 Being tough on America is a plus, but when people start getting laid off cause people are no longer buying their TD fidget spinners, lots of angry Chinese people will be in the streets/prisons.

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