Geneva trade talks spark a mood shift in Beijing

Geneva trade talks spark a mood shift in Beijing

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Beijing made four concessions to the United States during the trade talks in Geneva. After the meetings, China’s state TV quietly altered its movie schedule to air “New York, I Love You”—a move that sparked a storm online. Chinese netizens quickly picked up on the shift in tone, triggering a wave of speculation. Embarrassed by the backlash, Beijing changed the movie—not once, but twice. Behind this scheduling shuffle lies a revealing glimpse into Beijing’s true sentiment about the trade war.

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