China as much villain as victim in local job losses

The SA government is unable to protect workers the way other countries can

20 April 2025 - 00:00 By Mathatha Tsedu

Is China the victim or a villain in the tariff war with the US? Is China unjustifiably being targeted by the lunatic in the White House? In its dealings with other countries, is China being fair or is it responsible for dumping cheap steel and textiles, resulting in the closure of firms and industries and loss of income for thousands of people? ..

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