China is mulling a strategic move to let its currency, the yuan, weaken in 2025. The move comes as the country prepares for increased US trade tariffs with Donald Trump 's return to the White House on January 20, 2025. Analysts expect the yuan could fall to 7.37 per dollar by year-end, depending on Trump's tariff moves.

Here's a look at how the showdown between the world's two largest economies played out the last time Trump was in office and where things might be headed now.

From the Panchen Lama making a rare visit to Trump inviting Xi to his inauguration, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.