Brian Gaff wrote:
This event seems to be a huge miscalculation on their part.


The chinese rarely miscalculate. Yes, there will be protests, angry
diplomatic letters and lots of rethoric in the west. But in the end, the
west will still buy from China.

China is in a position of strength, especially with the USA having lost all
credibility in foreign affairs in the world. If the USA wants CHINA to stop
such practices, then the USA will have to give China something in exchange.