China's self-sufficiency strategy as a hedge against external economic coercion

China is actively expanding its global trade network, increasing zero-tariff access for 63 nations, and diversifying import sources to over 160 partners, including Germany. Concurrently, Beijing is prioritizing domestic self-sufficiency to mitigate external economic coercion, reflecting a neomercantilist policy shift. The long-term efficacy of this dual strategy, particularly regarding decoupling from global supply chains, remains uncertain.