How China went from courting Trump to 'never yield' tariff defiance

China has adopted a combative "wartime footing" in response to U.S. President Trump's tariffs, ordering officials to be on constant alert and launching a diplomatic offensive to rally international opposition. Propaganda emphasizes defiance, with state media invoking Mao Zedong's resolve. Despite initial attempts to negotiate, Beijing now retaliates with tariffs and warns against travel to the U.S.