TOKYO -- The likelihood of a trade war between the U.S. and China intensified Wednesday, as both sides imposed tariffs on imports from each others' strategic sectors. For the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the purpose of triggering the punitive measures is not only aimed at reducing the trade deficit, but also turning off Beijing's plan to dominate high-tech industries under its "Made in China 2025" blueprint. Here are five issues around Beijing's ambitious program for technological dominance that is behind the current trade standoff.
What is "Made in China 2025?"
