Trump Is Said to Plan Last-Minute China Crackdown: Axios

Axios reports that the Trump administration plans to implement tough actions against China in the final weeks before the transition to the Biden administration. These actions aim to complicate Biden's ability to reset relations with Beijing and to solidify Trump's legacy of being tough on trade. The planned measures include additional sanctions and trade restrictions targeting Chinese companies, government entities, and officials, linked to human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, and threats to US national security. This follows a recent US move to ban investment in 31 Chinese companies with alleged military ties.

What is one reason the Trump administration is planning additional actions on China?

• To improve relations with Beijing

• To make it difficult for Biden to reset relations

• To increase US exports to China

• To reduce trade with Europe

What are the planned US actions against China linked to?

• Economic growth in China

• Human rights abuses and national security threats

• Environmental policies in China

• Cultural exchanges between the US and China

Which regions are mentioned in relation to alleged human rights abuses by China?

• Guangzhou and Shenzhen

• Shanghai and Beijing

• Xinjiang and Hong Kong

• Tibet and Taiwan

What recent action did the US take against Chinese companies?

• Opened new trade talks

• Increased tariffs on Chinese goods

• Banned investment in 31 Chinese companies

• Signed a new trade agreement

What is the alleged reason for the US investment ban on certain Chinese companies?

• Environmental violations

• Poor financial performance

• Lack of innovation

• Links to the Chinese military