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【Asia Business English】Beijing flips the script on the U.S. tech war — and tests the truce weeks before Xi’s visit（B1–B2）

 

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China has recently launched its most comprehensive set of trade measures since the trade truce with the United States in October last year. This action comes as a response to several new restrictions imposed by the U.S. The timing is particularly significant because it happens just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States. The measures are seen as China’s way of pushing back against the U.S. in the ongoing tech war between the two countries. This tech war has been characterized by a series of restrictions and counter-restrictions, primarily focused on technology and trade.

The U.S. has implemented measures that limit the export of technology to China, citing national security concerns. These restrictions have affected various sectors, including semiconductors and telecommunications. In response, China’s new countermeasures aim to protect its own interests and industries. These include restrictions on rare earth exports, which are crucial for high-tech products, and increased scrutiny on U.S. companies operating in China.

Both countries are major players in the global economy, and their actions have significant implications for international markets. The tech war has led to increased tensions not only between the two nations but also within global supply chains. Companies that rely on technology and components from these countries face uncertainties and potential disruptions.

As President Xi’s visit to the U.S. approaches, there are hopes that discussions could lead to easing tensions. However, the recent actions by China suggest that the road to a stable trade relationship may be challenging. Analysts are watching closely to see how both countries will navigate these complex issues and whether a more permanent solution can be reached.

📝 Vocabulary

  • comprehensive: covering all or nearly all elements（包括的な）
    例文: “The company launched a comprehensive review of its safety procedures.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • comprehensive plan
    • comprehensive review
    • comprehensive strategy
  • restriction: a rule or regulation that limits something（制限）
    例文: “There are restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw from the ATM.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • impose restrictions
    • lift restrictions
    • trade restrictions
  • countermeasure: an action taken to counteract another action（対抗策）
    例文: “The government announced countermeasures to protect the local industry.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • implement countermeasures
    • effective countermeasure
    • develop countermeasures
  • implications: possible effects or results of an action（影響）
    例文: “The implications of the new law are still being debated.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • serious implications
    • economic implications
    • political implications
  • navigate: to find the way to deal with something difficult（乗り切る）
    例文: “The manager helped the team navigate the challenges of the project.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • navigate a situation
    • navigate challenges
    • navigate through

✏️ Grammar Point

Present Continuous Tense – “China is pushing back against a string of recent U.S. restrictions.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
現在進行形は、現在進行中の動作や状況を表します。

💡 使用場面

現在進行中の状況や動作を示す際に使用されます。例えば、会議中に「現在進行中のプロジェクト」について話すときに使います。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘We are currently developing a new marketing strategy.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: China’s new trade measures are unrelated to recent U.S. restrictions.
  2. MCQ: What is the main focus of the tech war between the U.S. and China?
    a) Agriculture
    b) Education
    c) Technology and trade
    d) Healthcare
  3. MCQ: What might be affected by the tech war between the U.S. and China?
    a) Local businesses only
    b) Global supply chains
    c) Only tech companies in the U.S.
    d) Only tech companies in China
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. False
  2. c) Technology and trade
  3. b) Global supply chains

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What significant event is happening just weeks after China launched its new trade measures?
  2. Why do you think China decided to implement these countermeasures now?
  3. What does the word “navigate” in the script imply about the trade relationship between the U.S. and China?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States
  2. To counteract recent U.S. restrictions and protect its own interests
  3. To find the way to deal with something difficult

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

中国は、昨年10月の貿易休戦以来、最も包括的な貿易対抗策を発表しました。これは、アメリカが最近課した一連の制限に対する反応です。特に中国の習近平国家主席がアメリカを訪問する数週間前に行われたことが注目されています。米中の技術戦争は、両国間の貿易関係に緊張をもたらし、国際市場にも影響を及ぼしています。今後の動向が注目され、安定した貿易関係を築くための議論が期待されますが、課題も多いと考えられています。

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/us-china-trump-xi-summit-trade-technology-restrictions.html

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