Chinese Academia Intensifies Research on De-Dollarization Amid US-China Tensions
US-China trade tensions and tariff policies under the TRUMP administration have catalyzed a surge in de-dollarization research within Chinese academic circles. The South China Morning Post reports a near doubling of related papers between 2023 and 2025, reflecting growing scrutiny of USD weaponization risks.
Young researchers are spearheading analyses of alternative financial architectures, with China National Knowledge Infrastructure data revealing accelerated scholarly output. This trend mirrors broader geopolitical shifts as nations reassess dollar dependency in cross-border trade and reserve systems.