China vows to fight 'to the end' as Trump's tariff ultimatum looms

Years of preparation let Beijing hit back harder in latest round, analysts say

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China's government has called the U.S. threat of an additional 50% tariff "another mistake." © Reuters

STELLA YIFAN XIE

HONG KONG -- Since U.S. President Donald Trump launched his latest trade war with China, Beijing had largely avoided hitting back at the U.S. with equal force. Not anymore.

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