Whenever the U.S. rushes into wars, it does not weaken its enemies as it expects. Instead, it opens wide doors for them to grow, expand, and build influence. China sees “Trump’s wars” as a rare strategic opportunity, not an existential threat. Wars drain Washington and disrupt its priorities. They create a global “Fear Economy” that leads to markets panic, investors hesitate, and companies search for stability.
Chen Yuan was the chairman of China Development Bank from 1998 to 2013. The current purge is tearing that structure apart. Chen Yuan and Bo Xilai's political alliance ran deep. Chen Yun and Bo Yibo belonged to the "Eight Elders" of the Central Advisory Commission. Bo Guagua's relationship with Chen Xiaoding was an open secret within elite Party circles. Bo's son was linked to Chen Yuan's daughter. Bo was arrested in 2012 on charges of corruption and abuse of power.
China's biotech firms are pressing ahead with global expansion, even though Washington rolls out investment restrictions and national security measures aimed at slowing their advance. Beijing has identified biotechnology as a strategic industry to help drive economic growth. Chinese companies account for about half of all global biotechnology business development deals.