The rush by China hardliners to push out actions against China by January 20 has short-circuited an already disorganized policy process. Michael Hirson More Quotes by Michael Hirson More Quotes From Michael Hirson China will not phase out its imports from Iran by any means, but they are going to stop short of the kind of action that would be open provocation to the President Donald Trump administration. Michael Hirson top-news That would outweigh the benefit of importing more oil from Iran and thumbing Beijing's nose at Washington. Michael Hirson top-news China is taking a darker and more cynical view of Trump's objectives with China, they're becoming increasingly pessimistic about their ability to steer Trump away from further escalation. Michael Hirson top-news The more Trump increases pressure on China. Michael Hirson top-news That is a particularly broad net for China's state-owned enterprises. Michael Hirson
