New research from Sandpiper reveals global business leaders blame the US more than China for trade war, and believe the US should make the first moves to de-escalate it 

Sandpiper is publishing a detailed research report on its Turbulent Times research of 3,050 business leaders in 27 countries. It shows 73% believe a fundamental cause of the tariff and trade conflict is the policies of the current US administration, against 62% who say it is China’s trade policies. Despite high levels of anxiety, 38% of business leaders in ASEAN countries and 21% in China say they are not well prepared to deal with current geopolitical risks.

Concrete policy directions emerge as China’s 2025 ‘Two Sessions’ conclude

Just hours before US President Donald Trump gave his joint congressional address on the other side of the world on 4 March, Premier Li Qiang took the stage in Beijing to unveil the key goals that would shape China’s macroeconomy over the coming months, including the much-anticipated GDP growth target.

‘Two Sessions’ 2025: China Charts a Course Through Uncertain Times

This year may prove to be an inflection point for China’s macroeconomic strategy, as domestic challenges risk being exacerbated by an increasingly uncompromising external environment.

China Business Set for Pivotal Year of Risk and Reward

The start of 2025 finds China’s business outlook clouded by uncertainty, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical risks and anxious headlines. These dynamics present both opportunities and challenges for global leaders, in what looks set to be a pivotal year for businesses in China.

New research from Sandpiper reveals global business leaders blame the US more than China for trade war, and believe the US should make the first moves to de-escalate it 

Sandpiper is publishing a detailed research report on its Turbulent Times research of 3,050 business leaders in 27 countries. It shows 73% believe a fundamental cause of the tariff and trade conflict is the policies of the current US administration, against 62% who say it is China’s trade policies. Despite high levels of anxiety, 38% of business leaders in ASEAN countries and 21% in China say they are not well prepared to deal with current geopolitical risks.

Concrete policy directions emerge as China’s 2025 ‘Two Sessions’ conclude

Just hours before US President Donald Trump gave his joint congressional address on the other side of the world on 4 March, Premier Li Qiang took the stage in Beijing to unveil the key goals that would shape China’s macroeconomy over the coming months, including the much-anticipated GDP growth target.

‘Two Sessions’ 2025: China Charts a Course Through Uncertain Times

This year may prove to be an inflection point for China’s macroeconomic strategy, as domestic challenges risk being exacerbated by an increasingly uncompromising external environment.

China Business Set for Pivotal Year of Risk and Reward

The start of 2025 finds China’s business outlook clouded by uncertainty, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical risks and anxious headlines. These dynamics present both opportunities and challenges for global leaders, in what looks set to be a pivotal year for businesses in China.