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In recent years, the geopolitical tension between China and the United States has had

significant implications for multinational firms operating across borders. As global economic
powerhouses, both China and the United States play crucial roles in the international business
landscape. Understanding how the tension between these two nations affects multinational
firms' strategies is essential for developing effective business plans and adapting to a rapidly
changing global environment.

Use all the 17 articles attache to Write a 1500-words essay analyzing how the ongoing
tension between China and the United States benefits or hinders the operations of
multinational enterprises (MNEs). Your essay should include the following elements:

1. Introduction: Provide a brief overview of the China-US tension and its historical
context. Explain the importance of this issue for MNEs.
2. Impact on Multinational Firms: Analyze the ways in which the tension between
China and the United States can benefit multinational firms. Consider aspects such as
market opportunities, competitive advantages, and strategic partnerships. Examine
how the tension can hinder multinational firms. Discuss challenges such as trade
barriers, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions.
3. Case Studies: Include at least two case studies of multinational firms (Apple Inc and
Huawei Technologies) that have been affected by the China-US tension. Describe
their strategies and how they have adapted to or been impacted by the geopolitical
environment.
4. Strategic Responses: Discuss potential strategies that multinational firms can employ
to navigate the challenges and leverage the opportunities presented by the China-US
tension. Consider strategies related to market diversification, risk management, and
diplomatic engagement.
5. Conclusion: Summarize the key points discussed in the essay. Provide your own
perspective on the future outlook for multinational firms in the context of China-US
tension.
6. References: Include a list of references that you have used to support your analysis.
Use APA (American Psychology Association) citation style.

1. Cerutti, E., Gopinath, G. & Mohommad, A. (2019, May 23). The Impact of US-China
Trade Tensions. IMF https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2019/05/23/blog-the-impact-of-
us-china-trade-tensions

2. Siripurapu, A. & Berman, N. (2024, May 14). The Contentious U.S.-China Trade
Relationship. Council on Foreign Relations. https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/contentious-
us-china-trade-relationship

3. Woetzel, L., Ngai, J., Seong, J., Ellingrud, K., Leung, N., Le Deu, F., Smit, S. & Wang,
P. (2023, January 15). The China imperative for multinational companies.
https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/the-china-imperative-for-multinational-
companies
4. Liu, R., Zhang, J. J., & Vortherms, S. A. (2022). In the middle: American multinationals
in China and trade war politics. Business and Politics, 24(4), 348-376.

5. Zámborský, P., Yan, Z. J., Michailova, S., & Zhuang, V. (2023). Chinese
multinationals’ internationalization strategies: New realities, new pathways. California
Management Review, 66(1), 96-123.

6. Maidinuer, P. (2024). China-US Trade War Unveiled: Analyzing the Root Causes and
Effects. In SHS Web of Conferences (Vol. 188, p. 02016). EDP Sciences.

7. Ross R. S. (2020). It’s not a cold war: competition and cooperation in US–China
relations. China International Strategy Review, 2(1), 63–72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42533-
020-00038-8

8. Trump White House (2020). United States Strategic Approach to the People’s Republic
of China. National Archives.
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/U.S.-Strategic-Approach-
to-The-Peoples-Republic-of-China-Report-5.24v1.pdf

9. Sabadosa, Z., Rengifo, M.C., Resendez, P.S., Beato, A.R., Said, E. & Styers, K. (2024,
June 14). Trade Titans: The Impact of the U.S.-China Trade War on Global Economics.
https://business.cornell.edu/hub/2024/06/14/trade-titans-impact-us-china-trade-war-global-
economics/

10. McGee, P. & Olcott, E. (2023, September 17). A shot across the bow’: how geopolitics
threatens Apple’s dependence on China. The Financial Times.
https://www.ft.com/content/558a1196-15ba-4869-9d69-6f5405e0a758

11. Reuters (2024, July 25). Apple's China smartphone shipments drop 6.7% as Huawei
surges, data shows. https://www.reuters.com/technology/huaweis-china-smartphone-
shipments-leap-while-apple-share-dips-2024-07-25/

12. Asia, N. (2024, May 7). Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts.
https://kr-asia.com/apple-moves-closer-to-china-despite-supply-chain-shifts

13. Schuh, A. & Huber, D. (2020). Case study: Apple Inc.’s dilemma: Relocating global
supply chains out of China. Competence Center for Emerging Markets and CEE
https://www.wu.ac.at/fileadmin/wu/d/cc/cee/3__Lehre/CaseStudies/Case_Apple_China_Supp
ly_Chain_Schuh_Huber_October_2020.pdf
14. Wang, L. (2022, July). China’s Huawei in the US-China Trade War in the
communications sector game. In 2022 2nd International Conference on Enterprise
Management and Economic Development (ICEMED 2022) (pp. 485-497). Atlantis Press.

15. Schmieg, C. (2019). The US-China trade war, the Huawei battle, and its effects on the
world. Diplomacy, Sustainable Development and Global Economics.

16. Zhang, X. (2023, August 29). How Huawei Survives After US Sanctions. Equal ocean.
https://equalocean.com/analysis/2023082920115

17. Hope, A. (2023, June 21). This is the state of play at Huawei under sanctions.
https://thechinaproject.com/2023/06/21/this-is-the-state-of-play-at-huawei-under-sanctions/

WRITE 5 PAGES or 1500 words according to the instructions above . Above is reference list
of the articles and you must use all of them to do the essay (YOU ONLY REFERENCE THE
ARTICLES ABOVE NOT THE AUTHORS MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLES ABOVE.
You MUST use the content of the attached 17 articles and you must also copy and paste the
content of the attached articles into your essay where necessary to strengthen your argument
and critical analysis and reduce the presence of AI content. make sure you use the content of
all the 17 attached articles to build up your argument and reference them throughout your
discussion in parentheses "Author, year". write in paragraph format and avoid numbering or
bullet points by making sure there is flow of ideas and argument from one sentence/paragraph
to another. Note: Cite every source you use. It is necessary to cite any source that you
summarize or paraphrase from as you write your essay. To do otherwise is plagiarism.

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