# ![@macastel3 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::14140433.png) @macastel3 Marco Castelli

Marco Castelli posts on X about china, shanghai, in the, the world the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  56.34% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  21.13% [finance](/list/finance)  19.01% [stocks](/list/stocks)  9.15% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  8.45% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  7.04% [currencies](/list/currencies)  #1412 [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  3.52% [products](/list/products)  2.82% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands)  2.82%

**Social topic influence**
[china](/topic/china) #3981, [shanghai](/topic/shanghai) 19.72%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 9.86%, [the world](/topic/the-world) 9.15%, [business](/topic/business) 7.04%, [tariffs](/topic/tariffs) #1338, [if you](/topic/if-you) 6.34%, [the most](/topic/the-most) 5.63%, [money](/topic/money) 5.63%, [countries](/topic/countries) 4.93%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@simonhoiberg](/creator/undefined) [@danyay](/creator/undefined) [@elonmusk](/creator/undefined) [@nicamadio](/creator/undefined) [@roborat14](/creator/undefined) [@abolishnhspls](/creator/undefined) [@chinaev_eng_lif](/creator/undefined) [@haiiliiah](/creator/undefined) [@teslaguelph](/creator/undefined) [@olson_dan](/creator/undefined) [@levelsio](/creator/undefined) [@micha28182631](/creator/undefined) [@mfranceschetti](/creator/undefined) [@danwolken](/creator/undefined) [@robinjbrooks](/creator/undefined) [@adamandevs](/creator/undefined) [@joepompliano](/creator/undefined) [@sportico](/creator/undefined) [@liamdenning](/creator/undefined) [@opinion](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Nokia Corporation (NOK)](/topic/$nok) [POP MART  (PMRTY)](/topic/pop-mart)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Saw a warehouse in Shanghai completely automatized Not a big tech normal company Pallets moved by bots sensors all over the place Only [--] person on floor😢 If this continues only global income can save humanity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1997120655171768392)  2025-12-06T01:47Z 28.2K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Tesla looks like an old Nokia with that small screen🤦♂ Look at this Huawei car These guys keep innovating and churning out new models like there is no tomorrow Tesla has the same model for years. They need to hurry up or they are cooked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2012471580656374128)  2026-01-17T10:26Z 28.1K followers, 433.7K engagements


"Now we know why Starbucks had to sell China operations The number one coffee chain Luckin Coffee is becoming more like a Starbucks with seats Started with locations only for pickup (and mostly still are) I see they are increasing size and adding seats Plus its cheaper"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2013813532026884334)  2026-01-21T03:18Z 28.1K followers, 22.9K engagements


"The [--] currencies movements I follow daily Euro getting stronger (so if you sell to EU is a good time to buy from China) If you sell with USD its a bit rough (10% swing in [--] year can erase your margins) Ive seen worse and the world didnt fall apart Just be aware"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2016288951359713352)  2026-01-27T23:15Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"To recap the story Hutchinson signed a deal to exit Panama and sell it to black rock + MSC China said no we dont authorize the sale Panama government nationalize the port and will hand it over to a US company for free Lets see Huge: China just lost Panama *PANAMA TOP COURT RULES CK HUTCHISON CONTRACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL Huge: China just lost Panama *PANAMA TOP COURT RULES CK HUTCHISON CONTRACT UNCONSTITUTIONAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2017086607917261030)  2026-01-30T04:04Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Spotted this reseller at electronics market in Shanghai casually shipping out 100k dollars worth of iPhones 🤦♂ Looks like he is doing [--] or [--] millions dollars 💵 per month or [--] - [--] millions a year now that iPhone sales are stronger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2017172347908731388)  2026-01-30T09:45Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"In US/EU we overpay for everything Went to the glasses market in Shanghai Frames cost max [--] dollars and for the lenses you can choose from different brands including Essilor so costs varies Lots of choice (too much)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2017530755317113112)  2026-01-31T09:29Z 28.1K followers, 15.3K engagements


"Big deal US - China ahead of Trump's visit in April I think this will be a great stabiliser and hopefully we can focus on real work without trade wars https://x.com/DeItaone/status/2017800796293800282s=20 TRUMP: U.S. OPEN TO MAJOR OIL DEAL WITH CHINA Former U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would welcome China buying American oil and that the two countries could strike a great deal. He also said India would purchase oil from Venezuela instead of Iran. https://x.com/DeItaone/status/2017800796293800282s=20 TRUMP: U.S. OPEN TO MAJOR OIL DEAL WITH CHINA Former U.S. President"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2017817417787846680)  2026-02-01T04:28Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"A big part of old central Shanghai is now a ghost town and will be redeveloped Most of the old buildings have been evacuated Sad in a way but truth is most of these houses are too old and in terrible conditions to be just fixed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018602877045080269)  2026-02-03T08:30Z 28.1K followers, 67.1K engagements


"@levelsio Yet he lives in Dubai which is not exactly a hotbed of free speech.oh wait is tax free"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018830025030762646)  2026-02-03T23:32Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@Micha28182631 Yes there is some truth in this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018837096379646284)  2026-02-04T00:00Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Epstein quarter zip already available on Taobao Shall I dropship it 🫣"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018842911375241715)  2026-02-04T00:23Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@m_franceschetti Hopefully for Ferrari 🏎"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018845145853276366)  2026-02-04T00:32Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"DJI is probably one of the most famous Chinese brands internationally even though people may not think it is from here Amazing drones and they are not even cheap See prices here 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018967499795300430)  2026-02-04T08:38Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Totally unexpected retaliation from China 🤦♂ I think its the end of investments from China in Panama plus they will stop all trade I wonder if they can do something for the financial services (notably an offshore tax haven) as lots of Chinese money transit there China Is Said to Pause Panama Deals After Ports Operation Nulled China has asked state-owned firms to halt talks on new projects in Panama as retaliation after the country voided CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.s contract to operate two ports along the Panama Canal according to https://t.co/CDupNaAb4o China Is Said to Pause Panama Deals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2019315151082778807)  2026-02-05T07:40Z 28.2K followers, 12.5K engagements


"Im filming this old part of Shanghai near the Bund because soon will be tore down and new building will pop up Shanghai will never be the same again (To be fair many of these buildings are too old and cannot be restored due hygienic/safety conditions) Enjoy the video"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2019370325738418331)  2026-02-05T11:19Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@DanWolken I remember a guy called Michelangelo and another called Da Vinci"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2019923968095056032)  2026-02-06T23:59Z 28.1K followers, 15.6K engagements


"For the 100th time in the last [--] years China has banned crypto 🤦♂ Every year same news Then you you see most of the exchanges are owned by Chinese Looks like online gambling: illegal but most of the betting sites are Chinese 😉 BREAKING China declares a full-scale crackdown on cryptocurrencies: No legal recognition of crypto as money Any crypto-related business = financial crime Complete ban on foreign crypto services operating inside China https://t.co/VvjYRsh8Zs BREAKING China declares a full-scale crackdown on cryptocurrencies: No legal recognition of crypto as money Any crypto-related"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020025832790765784)  2026-02-07T06:44Z 28.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@robin_j_brooks Not clear why Bulgaria cant import from China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020662058937995695)  2026-02-09T00:52Z 28.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@Adam_and_EVs Chinese competitors offer better value for money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021093448384905511)  2026-02-10T05:26Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@JoePompliano @Sportico wonder what happens after Messi retires"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021222233562128609)  2026-02-10T13:58Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@SimonHoiberg @nic_amadio not saying there aren't entrepreneurs but it's not certainly the most entrepreneurial country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021620818619560213)  2026-02-11T16:22Z 28.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Incredible [---] millions Labubu sold in [----] Lets see if it becomes a sustainable product with variations limited editions etc or fades out slowly At a company annual meeting on Friday Wang Ning founder of #PopMart said that annual sales of #LABUBU topped [---] million units in [----] as the companys global workforce surpassed [-----] employees and registered members exceeded [---] million and total sales across all https://t.co/rSGNQxaasC At a company annual meeting on Friday Wang Ning founder of #PopMart said that annual sales of #LABUBU topped [---] million units in [----] as the companys global"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020363342557155581)  2026-02-08T05:05Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Biggest migration in human history starts again as we approach Chinese New Year holidays https://x.com/i/status/2020681365336027558 🚄 🧧🧧Shanghais Hongqiao High-Speed Railway Station began 24-hour operations ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush as the citys four key stations preparing for the passenger peak seven days early. #ChineseNewYear #SpringFestival #GallopingInto2026 # https://t.co/Wr10soUVZb https://x.com/i/status/2020681365336027558 🚄 🧧🧧Shanghais Hongqiao High-Speed Railway Station began 24-hour operations ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush as the citys four key"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020727327655707129)  2026-02-09T05:11Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Good news for American consumers More choices better prices The US can't forever lock out China's low-cost and innovative vehicles @liamdenning says. Recently a number of signs point to something changing (via @opinion) https://t.co/IGQolT7IaD The US can't forever lock out China's low-cost and innovative vehicles @liamdenning says. Recently a number of signs point to something changing (via @opinion) https://t.co/IGQolT7IaD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020819697193701740)  2026-02-09T11:18Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I think could have good sales in China but in Europe its a big risk Problem is the valuation: the day you buy it you already lose 40% if not more I dont see how do you resell a Ferrari EV Ferrari has revealed the interior of its first EV And it's been designed by the man who created the iPhone 👀 https://t.co/a8xN3M0Aw6 https://t.co/rJz1WWuDhG Ferrari has revealed the interior of its first EV And it's been designed by the man who created the iPhone 👀 https://t.co/a8xN3M0Aw6 https://t.co/rJz1WWuDhG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021088809426067481)  2026-02-10T05:08Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"So now Maersk has given up on Red Sea. If nobody intervenes we lose Suez Canal and we are back to [---] years ago navigation 🤦♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742315927486538237)  2024-01-02T22:44Z 28.3K followers, 419.1K engagements


"Visited this factory in China. Before they needed [--] people now only one is in charge🤦♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1788527419034616157)  2024-05-09T11:12Z 28.3K followers, 1.3M engagements


"Been saying for long time that consumers economy in China is in a free fall. Not shocked to see the top jewelry retailers sales -26%. Not even gold is spared The country is in full recession. Only certain sectors still resilient (ex: export) Chow Tai Fook China's top jewelry retailer recorded a 2Q retail sales -20% y/y. Mainland China same-store sales -26.4% HK & Macao sales -30.8% y/y. #China #gold Chow Tai Fook China's top jewelry retailer recorded a 2Q retail sales -20% y/y. Mainland China same-store sales -26.4% HK & Macao sales -30.8% y/y. #China #gold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1815685868595630122)  2024-07-23T09:50Z 28.3K followers, 94.1K engagements


"This is the best EV car now in China and possibly in the world: Xiaomi (Sorry Tesla) Yes it has an Italian inspiration but who cares. If anything it gives more charme It would outsell every other car in Europe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2007754899774488802)  2026-01-04T10:04Z 28.3K followers, 145.2K engagements


"You still talking about the same model of Tesla for 5-6 years same old boring These guys churn out new models like there is no tomorrow and it's only one brand. Carmakers around the world need wake up and move fast to survive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018668145263947883)  2026-02-03T12:49Z 28.3K followers, 14.2K engagements


"Flying to Italy from China next week To fight jet leg I will increase creatine intake to 20g before and after the flight Read some papers that it will speed up recovery time Lets see if it works"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020468761363452206)  2026-02-08T12:04Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Indian company KSM66 Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) is sponsoring all the supplements exhibitions around the world Sales above [---] millions USD Interesting company out of India they have been able to capitalise on an ingredient that exploded in the last few years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020760059613983093)  2026-02-09T07:21Z 28.3K followers, 78K engagements


"Famous bakery in Milan [----] official report: [---] millions euro sales and [---] mil net profit after taxes They don't care about Clawbot and AI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021215142311002176)  2026-02-10T13:30Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Never missed a day without coffee. Another benefit added according to a new study https://x.com/Brady_H/status/2020913570309984747s=20 Caffeinated coffee (but not decaf) is associated with a lower dementia risk and better long-term cognitive function. [--] cups of caffeinated coffee/day (380650 mg caffeine) = 19% dementia risk vs. [--] cups/day. Caffeinated coffee drinkers also had better subjective https://t.co/L9guFq1kkX https://x.com/Brady_H/status/2020913570309984747s=20 Caffeinated coffee (but not decaf) is associated with a lower dementia risk and better long-term cognitive function. [--] cups"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021394222251950249)  2026-02-11T01:21Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"American or Chinese I believe she chose China first because her mum is Chinese but also if we look under the business perspective its a better choice In US she would be one of the many other winners of a winter sport (not so special) But in China she is really a star and she gets top dollars in endorsements a lot of people's first instinct is to get mad about this but: This is a Total American Cultural Victory. A "Chinese" athlete is talking about how she prefers "like cultural tangible elements" over a flag in unaccented California American English https://t.co/9mG6E2UW2j a lot of people's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021461634808758506)  2026-02-11T05:49Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Italian website weather (Meteo it) averaged yearly [----] millions euro net profit after grueling Italian taxes for the past [--] yrs on avg rev of 12m And it's 100% owned by one guy Makes more money than a CEO of a big multinational without the stress of board meetings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021595821062467823)  2026-02-11T14:42Z 28.3K followers, 327K engagements


"@danyay rent a scooter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021613919144485074)  2026-02-11T15:54Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"@SimonHoiberg @nic_amadio definitely there is always some people trying new businesses in all the countries. But generally speaking Swiss are less entrepreneurial as their life is pretty much set up if they follow the system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021623130654159172)  2026-02-11T16:31Z 28.3K followers, [--] engagements


"@tomfgoodwin Agree when I see long tweets I know its AI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021630609924178125)  2026-02-11T17:01Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Amazing if true TRUMP AND XI MAY ROLL BACK TARIFFS FOR UP TO A YEAR SCMP TRUMP AND XI MAY ROLL BACK TARIFFS FOR UP TO A YEAR SCMP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021812336399351811)  2026-02-12T05:03Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Spotted today in Shanghai: Chinese Audi EV Top or flop What do you think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2018238539721527519)  2026-02-02T08:22Z 28.3K followers, 14.2K engagements


"How do you beat these last mile deliveries 🚚 Even on Sunday never stopping"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020438906161033590)  2026-02-08T10:05Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Imagine the outrage if China dared to ask for your social media By the way I think Meta Google know more about us than any government on the planet and they can pass all the info if/when required.so I wouldnt worry too much Now its official. To enter the United States with an ESTA travellers must hand over all their social media from the last five years. Not a rumour. An official rule. This matters even more as the US prepares to host the next Football World Cup welcoming athletes supporters and https://t.co/JwfUbp42Tk Now its official. To enter the United States with an ESTA travellers must"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2020653544521789491)  2026-02-09T00:18Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Another genius proposal: guess who will pay the tax Blanket taxes are senseless and there are a lot of specific tariffs already in place up to 80% Im sure it wont pass through EU mega tariff: French minister urges caution amid calls for 30% China duty https://t.co/8PzXRWF9PV EU mega tariff: French minister urges caution amid calls for 30% China duty https://t.co/8PzXRWF9PV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021188918524236267)  2026-02-10T11:46Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Looking at the co founders names of xAI leaving it looks like a Chinese company https://x.com/jimmybajimmyba/status/2021374875793801447s=20 Last day at xAI. xAI's mission is push humanity up the Kardashev tech tree. Grateful to have helped cofound at the start. And enormous thanks to @elonmusk for bringing us together on this incredible journey. So proud of what the xAI team has done and will continue to stay close https://x.com/jimmybajimmyba/status/2021374875793801447s=20 Last day at xAI. xAI's mission is push humanity up the Kardashev tech tree. Grateful to have helped cofound at the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021391261018828885)  2026-02-11T01:10Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Good news: Italy fourth largest exporter Trade and exports not being replaced by AI only facilitated Italy overtakes Japan to become the worlds fourth-largest exporter. Italy has overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest exporter in the world ranking behind only China the United States and Germany. Italy overtakes Japan to become the worlds fourth-largest exporter. Italy has overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest exporter in the world ranking behind only China the United States and Germany"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021449358575865884)  2026-02-11T05:00Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Ive been asked many times about peptides from China (injectables) The legislation (in China) is not clear yet need to wait more studies and authorizations Until then you are testing on yourself at your own peril Ill wait and see Peptides sound cutting-edge. The evidence says otherwise. [--]. Zero randomized human trials proving peptides are effective or even safe [--]. Documented side effects include severe nausea facial flushing and cases of kidney failure [--]. [--] percent of the tested products contained https://t.co/kHQ9vuk4tQ Peptides sound cutting-edge. The evidence says otherwise. [--]. Zero"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021455643694293047)  2026-02-11T05:25Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Chinese coach + Italian team gold medal 🥇 https://t.co/LwlVJ9wtCk https://t.co/LwlVJ9wtCk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021532192887931388)  2026-02-11T10:30Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@canadian_eh_aye ilmeteo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021598136016294143)  2026-02-11T14:52Z 28.3K followers, 30.1K engagements


"Doing my modest part in the greatest migration of human history for Chinese New Year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021627633914851750)  2026-02-11T16:49Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Will try 20g creatine these days for jet lag recovery (Asia-Europe) A SINGLE 20g dose of creatine increases cognitive processing speed by 24.5% within [---] hours. A placebo-controlled trial found that creatine rapidly enhanced brain bioenergetics and improved cognitive performance during sleep deprivation with effects lasting up to nine hours. https://t.co/4mjYJcTBI6 A SINGLE 20g dose of creatine increases cognitive processing speed by 24.5% within [---] hours. A placebo-controlled trial found that creatine rapidly enhanced brain bioenergetics and improved cognitive performance during sleep"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2021815200710578676)  2026-02-12T05:14Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Lots of talking around peptides (most are from China) Google trends at peak levels🚀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/2022247990866698279)  2026-02-13T09:54Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"China used to be a great place to start business for foreign entrepreneurs who came from all over the world. After [--] yrs of Covid [--] this is all gone. Its a big loss for innovation diversity and more international lifestyle for local consumers. What a pity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1583990142766788609)  2022-10-23T01:14Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Last two weeks of my life in Shanghai: - daughters school closed for [--] days - our building locked today I wont let some bureaucrat ruin our life. This is too much. I can make money in Europe as well. Thats it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1585851203988209664)  2022-10-28T04:29Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Another day another lockdown Now all schools in Shanghai are closed for another week. This is totally out of control and irresponsible behavior to punish young generations. Totally impossible to live in China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1587727545629347840)  2022-11-02T08:45Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"There are [--] mil people living in Shanghai. Every [--] days we must have a Covid test. This means about [--] mil tests/day (estimated). Est. cost is [--] rmb=28 mil rmb day=4 mil USD/day. This more than [--] bn dollars a year cost for Shanghai gov. How long can be sustainable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1588080475507200001)  2022-11-03T08:07Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Just one day after everyone went euphoric for quarantine reduction from [--] days to [--] this morning we got a surprise visit at our shop. They come to install camera at the door of all the shops including mine. For those who think China is reopening soon.👇👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1591308392194314242)  2022-11-12T05:54Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"I remember a foreigner neighbor praising Covid [--] policy last March before the big lockdown in Shanghai and how great was living in China while rest of the world suffered with cases etc etc. After lockdown started he and his family left China and I havent seen them since"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1593074799508881408)  2022-11-17T02:53Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"I have a shop in one of the most popular street in Shanghai. All the retailers I talk to have their business down compared to last year. Chinese are not spending. I think [----] will be even worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1594150505068077062)  2022-11-20T02:07Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Mood of the day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1594301534077997056)  2022-11-20T12:08Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"I feel like China is on another planet. While millions of people are locked due to Covid [--] policy the rest of the world is living a normal life even having fun in stadium without masks See World Cup now 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1595027201682206721)  2022-11-22T12:11Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"China must make a choice NOW: 1) let the contagion spread suffer huge contagion for 6-8 months and then restart growth 2) keep Covid [--] policy slowly destroy economy and delay big contagion later (after another [--] or [--] years) No other way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1595397646478360577)  2022-11-23T12:43Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"We are entering soon year [--] of Covid. The world is open and living (almost) normal life. Here in China still stubbornly keep on building quarantine camps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1595906107406704640)  2022-11-24T22:24Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"If you live in China and have to decide whether to stay or go ask yourself [--] questions: - can I emotionally live under the stress of lockdown + quarantine - do I make more money here than in another place This situation wont change for next 2-3 yrs.possibly more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1596036331775225856)  2022-11-25T07:01Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"3 years wasted on building quarantine camps testing sites employing millions of people just to lock down others and the number of ICUs in hospitals in China is less than Mongolia. Reopening will be tough without investing in hospitals infrastructures"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1596384064503615488)  2022-11-26T06:03Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Tonight there was a protest in central Shanghai a vigil turned into chants against the government and Covid [--]. Young people now can see the rest of the world can move freely so they realize there is something wrong in Covid [--]. Unfortunately i expect more crackdowns. Sadly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1596673845356036096)  2022-11-27T01:14Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"RIP Anfu Road Shanghai Today they killed the most hipster streets of China (like a Carnaby St. in London). It is near the epicenter of protests. We opened our shop [--] yrs ago and contributed to grow it into a modern fashion street. Look what they did.👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1597377244946518016)  2022-11-28T23:49Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Anfu road Shanghai the fashion street of China where we have an Italian fashion shop. We gave our little contribution to raise the quality level and diversity with hard work and passion in the last [--] years How it started: How it ended:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1597473176162033664)  2022-11-29T06:10Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"So my iphone now is stuck in an endless bootloop. Can't turn it on I want to go to Shanghai Apple store but my green code is on the phone and i can't access the code cause phone is stuck. I can only live on the borders of society. If this is our future.REALLY SCARY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1598831331500122112)  2022-12-03T00:07Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I want to HUG this Chinese guy Strongly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1598974990355165184)  2022-12-03T09:38Z 28.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Without smartphones all this mess of pandemic and Covid [--] controls would have never happened. Not later than [--] years ago we wouldnt have had all this: green codes contact tracing and related lockdowns. All been enabled by technology mass diffusion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1599621149721120773)  2022-12-05T04:26Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"10 days ago there was a protest near our shop in Shanghai. The most peaceful and cutest protest Ive seen in my life (flowers and chants). Since then they boarded the road with blue barriers and police (100+). Sale are down 90% Hundreds of people will lose job soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1599905760976457728)  2022-12-05T23:17Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"During Shanghai lockdown I wrote on the compound chat that Covid [--] was useless as the virus will come back soon. Some Chinese neighbor told me to leave China and that they were proud to fight a war against the virus. I wonder how they feel now they lost a useless war"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1600724244542922752)  2022-12-08T05:29Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"The sudden reopening in China has created a new category of people: the nostalgic of lockdown. As infections spread these people are self locking at home avoid public spaces only order online. Waiting for government to tell them what do they feel lost without guide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1601233336676274183)  2022-12-09T15:12Z 28.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Never heard so many ambulances in Shanghai like today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1604011944230490112)  2022-12-17T07:13Z 28.3K followers, 118.3K engagements


"2022: one of the worst year in my life in China. Two months of lockdown for nothing (got Covid anyway) Before the propaganda will turn it into a great success story of Chinese government please dont forget we witnessed one of the worst pages in modern history - remember 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1607927182466158593)  2022-12-28T02:31Z 28.3K followers, 242.6K engagements


"Someone must explain me why China can still ask for negative Covid test to enter the country (after [--] yrs humiliating passengers with prison quarantine) and it is normal. But if a foreign country asks for a test to Chinese passengers then it is: useless political and racist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1608275346952011776)  2022-12-29T01:34Z 28.3K followers, 135.3K engagements


"The last [--] days of [----] in China have been crazy. It all started with protests right in front of our Shanghai shop (partly contributed to end Covid [--] policy) followed next day by the closure of the street that almost killed our business. Then reopening and we all got Covid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1608685123943411713)  2022-12-30T04:43Z 28.3K followers, 124.6K engagements


"Interesting list of the American businesses that failed in China. Nevertheless there are notable successes too: Apple Starbucks Tesla. Any other I missed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1612624426411122688)  2023-01-10T01:36Z 28.3K followers, 286.7K engagements


"In our shop in Shanghai only this week [--] different foreign customers announced they are leaving China between now and next June. On top of the tens of tens that already left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1614154848680681475)  2023-01-14T06:58Z 28.3K followers, 123.6K engagements


"Chinese CDC officially declared that 80% of population has had Omicron. It means [---] billions people had Covid in the last month. Mortality rate for lighter Omicron is 0.3% of infected (in all the world). So this means at least [---] million deaths in the last [--] days in China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1617106347245572097)  2023-01-22T10:26Z 28.3K followers, 161.3K engagements


"Talked to different foreign managers in multinational companies in Shanghai. Same comment: China has destroyed all the goodwill built in [--] decades in the last [--] months with erratic Covid management showing the real face. Once you lose trust its really difficult to regain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1619533684738265088)  2023-01-29T03:11Z 28.3K followers, 88.1K engagements


"Most foreigners who moved to China as expat stay [--] to [--] years max. Those that stay longer: 1) have own business; 2) marry with a local; 3) cant get job elsewhere at same conditions Of those [--] groups above nobody plans to retire in China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1620979649441574912)  2023-02-02T02:57Z 28.3K followers, 125.6K engagements


"90% of Chinese are still wearing a mask even outdoor. Yet according to CDC more than 80% of the population has been infected in the last [--] days. We can conclude that masks are useless. Do we all agree on this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1622047065361481730)  2023-02-05T01:38Z 28.3K followers, 56.1K engagements


"How to make [-------] usd/year net in rural China using automation. My friend in Shandong province makes 100k usd in his pocket just with this laser cutting machine. It cuts metal sheets 24/7 run by [--] ladies. Machine costs usd 30k"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1626793996399042560)  2023-02-18T04:01Z 28.3K followers, 208.6K engagements


"Signs of the times: a dismantled Renault dealership.👇👇 Middle foreign brands that once pioneered Chinese auto market are leaving. Only foreign luxury cars have a chance as they give status to the owners. Rest of market will be local brands. China dream is over"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1638350507881254912)  2023-03-22T01:22Z 28.3K followers, 64.5K engagements


"EU buys from China [---] bn growing like crazy but sells to only [---] bn flat for many years. Who would you think has more leverage In real world the seller would travel to the big customers and do whatever to please them. Here 👇 exact opposite 🤦♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1644245371537719298)  2023-04-07T07:46Z 28.3K followers, 76.4K engagements


"EU sales to US [---] bn EU sales to China [---] bn So we give up our biggest customer to follow Monsieur Macron🤌🤌🤌 Macron: Europe should not depend on the US and the dollar Europe has become more dependent on the United States in recent years but it must strengthen its strategic autonomy and not depend on the extraterritoriality of the dollar. This was stated by French President Emmanuel https://t.co/DxRklgCH46 Macron: Europe should not depend on the US and the dollar Europe has become more dependent on the United States in recent years but it must strengthen its strategic autonomy and not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1645274750166376449)  2023-04-10T03:57Z 28.3K followers, 72.1K engagements


"Many Chinese complain about distorted Western media. What they don't understand is: 1) China closed for [--] years 2) few VISA to press 3) journos living here are harassed 4) most expat have left China for good 5) no open internet Not incentive to tell a good story right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1656095781076574208)  2023-05-10T00:36Z 28.3K followers, 136.7K engagements


"Traveling to China for business has become really complicated for first timers: download WeChat+Alipay connect with credit cards download DiDi for taxis. If you dont have a credit card dont even try to enter the country cash is almost useless. Tourists Who dares to come"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1663383248280649728)  2023-05-30T03:14Z 28.3K followers, 96.3K engagements


"A foreign friend is trying to sell his apartment in Shanghai. Its in a top building high end neighborhood. Dont know the price but guess in the millions. He hasnt received an offer in months even after few reductions. Market is frozen so he rented out in the meantime"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1683379364900093953)  2023-07-24T07:31Z 28.3K followers, 208.2K engagements


"Chinese government wants to ban Apple to reciprocate Huawei ban in US. What they dont realize is: 1) Chinese love Apple / Americans dont care of Huawei 2) Apple employs hundreds of thousands of young Chinese in areas of high unemployment I call it a self boycott 🤦♂ CHINA SEEKS TO BROADEN THE IPHONE BAN TO STATE FIRMS AND AGENCIES.-BBG #CHINA #IPHONE $AAPL CHINA SEEKS TO BROADEN THE IPHONE BAN TO STATE FIRMS AND AGENCIES.-BBG #CHINA #IPHONE $AAPL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1699666328670601420)  2023-09-07T06:10Z 28.3K followers, 98K engagements


"Me building a business in China as a foreigner.😱"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1705067457650573421)  2023-09-22T03:52Z 28.3K followers, 53.6K engagements


"China is banning all tutoring activities I have two kids in Shanghai schools and I can see that all their Chinese classmates have multiple extra classes everyday especially during weekends I personally am against tutoring unless really needed to catch up with a subject. For this reason we seldom use tutors. On the other hand I am for free choice/free market and if someone wants to do extra class should be free to do it. I am liberal and cant get how a government can intervene in a private choice. In any case I can tell you that all the Chinese school system is based on tutoring both for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1705432132796195226)  2023-09-23T04:01Z 28.3K followers, 244.9K engagements


"A Chinese classmate of my daughter (14 yrs old) said in perfect english with American accent: i am a capitalist at heart but communist in the brain This dichotomy shows the state of confusion in today's Chinese society. On one hand the lure and flashy symbols of capitalism with the legitimate desire to create wealth; on the other hand the pressures from the government to follow their ideas unconditionally. The problem is that these two concepts capitalism and communism are irreconcilable. Capitalism necessitates rule of law accountability and separation of powers. In this modern Chinese"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1706852853887951258)  2023-09-27T02:06Z 28.3K followers, 62.3K engagements


"Thats why I dont travel in China during holidays 🤦♂👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1707922874265469379)  2023-09-30T00:58Z 28.3K followers, 92.4K engagements


"Navigating "Chinese factory language" isn't easy. Here's a helpful guide I put together: "We will try our best to ship."= not gonna happen "Let me ask my boss for a discount"=price will not change "Let me check with my team" = Not possible to produce "Sure no problem we can do"=they buy from another factory "We do good quality product"=expect problems "Give me your target price"=so we can add 30% "We are packaging"=50% still not finished "Please make order before CNY (Chinese new year)"=factory has no business "Some workers still not back from CNY"=factory empty will have delays "Please pay"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1719655347009319222)  2023-11-01T09:59Z 28.3K followers, 138.3K engagements


"The vessel in the picture below is a ro-ro ship: large cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo especially electric vehicles (EV). Typically four to six of these ships used to be built worldwide every year. But for [----] China has ordered sixty car carriers and another sixty ROROs are to be added in [----]. These are ships that can transport [----] to [----] cars. Starting in [----] when these freighters are all fully operational we will see a huge expansion of Chinese car exports. At that point the Suez Canal will be fully operational What will the Chinese government do to safeguard their own"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748599441643196634)  2024-01-20T06:52Z 28.3K followers, 217.1K engagements


"Finally spotted a new Xiaomi electric car in Shanghai. What do you notice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1777867898926633021)  2024-04-10T01:15Z 28.3K followers, 206.5K engagements


"If you buy from Chinese factories especially the smaller one don't be afraid to call everyday to ask about your products. Even 2-3 minutes calls are enough. Use wechat or call directly on their mobile. In critical times call on Sat/Sunday too. No shame it's normal here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779331184801231187)  2024-04-14T02:09Z 28.3K followers, 231.2K engagements


"Yesterday China Q1 growth was reported at a staggering 5.3% Wow booming times Today LVMH reports -6% sales in China. What's going on If you follow me (you should) I said well in advance that Q1 was a bloodbath for Chinese consumers economy. Even GDP numbers are true it is a growth based on old communist recipes: government spending to build roads and fast trains to nowhere. (most of the biggest infrastructures are done already). They need a shift of mindset that unfortunately cannot happen given the dynamics of power. So we are stuck forever in public works spending. I don't know when we hit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1780407067939111141)  2024-04-17T01:24Z 28.3K followers, 117.4K engagements


"This guy is about to lose his multi millions package and I feel sorry for him. But you cant defend you job playing the freedom of speech card when TikTok is banned in China. Id change argument otherwise is he implying that China is illiberal 🤦♂ Our CEO Shou Chew's response to the TikTok ban: https://t.co/l0RAPJMobK Our CEO Shou Chew's response to the TikTok ban: https://t.co/l0RAPJMobK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783325122658435130)  2024-04-25T02:40Z 28.3K followers, 54.2K engagements


"When Im in China within the great firewall I can easily estimate a loss of 40-60 minutes of productivity everyday. Slow uploading of websites apps download of emails files drawings. And I dont do heavy files. Great Firewall increases digital divide and reduces GDP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1800237961813868551)  2024-06-10T18:45Z 28.3K followers, 50.2K engagements


"Chinese manufacturer BYD only hit with 17.4% duty in EU. This is a wellcome gift for BYD. Expect BYD to dominate European electric cars market within [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1800828782754050286)  2024-06-12T09:53Z 28.3K followers, 237.6K engagements


"So it seems that China will impose tariffs on European dairy pork and potentially other food products. This is the retaliation for the EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars. Truth is China has more to lose than EU since it exports more than it imports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1801197364067303756)  2024-06-13T10:18Z 28.3K followers, 60.4K engagements


"Just back to Italy for a summer break: - internet is fast (easy compared to fire walled China) - no matter what you read of economic crisis demographic collapse etc everyone is leaving for the weekend - food quality and related culture is unimaginable in other countries - prices are up - electric cars wont happen soon (too expensive to buy and operate) - nobody talks about business - everyone complains but nobody gives up on vacations - Milan is packed with Americans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1812003277875060777)  2024-07-13T05:57Z 28.3K followers, 79.8K engagements


"I can confirm anecdotally that many Chinese in my children school left Shanghai for US Quite a good number. All wealthy Shanghainese families Its quite normal every year almost physiological but lately theres been an acceleration https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Wealth-Management/China-to-see-biggest-millionaire-exodus-in-2024-as-many-head-to-U.S https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Wealth-Management/China-to-see-biggest-millionaire-exodus-in-2024-as-many-head-to-U.S"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828728298488185063)  2024-08-28T09:36Z 28.3K followers, 93.8K engagements


"I am in rural China now Only small hotels Got refused because foreigner🤦♂ Finally just found one that accepts me This despite new regulations from the central government Obviously implementation is discretionary Still a long way to go"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1838927142966751410)  2024-09-25T13:02Z 28.3K followers, 78.4K engagements


"BMW sales in China -30% Porsche -30% Mercedes -13% It's now super cheap to buy electric cars. Fully charging a car is a few dollars vs tens of dollar for gas In the new economy even you don't show up with a BMW or Benz you can save your face with a tech car End of an era"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844690262066348116)  2024-10-11T10:43Z 28.3K followers, 274.3K engagements


"So sad to see that Chinese government is cracking down on people wearing Halloween costumes and parties🎃 If its spontaneous and joyful let the kids have fun Ironically most of Halloween costumes are producedin China 🤦♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1849962656721150364)  2024-10-25T23:54Z 28.3K followers, 38.6K engagements


"I dont understand why @elonmusk is burning all the bridges with one political party while working for the government (Spacex) He is still young and will go through several election cycles I remember the Agnelli patriarch (owner of Stellantis/Ferrari): they navigated through fascists communists church left and right Never took a position he notoriously always said: I m pro government whoever is at the government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1852547262972658092)  2024-11-02T03:04Z 28.3K followers, 609.9K engagements


"Only [-----] foreigners still living in Beijing If you consider the number of embassies and diplomats its really a low number Its down 40-50% from a decade ago Shanghai has maybe a bit more but its down a lot from peak time In future even less https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284986/how-many-foreigners-work-chinese-capital-fewer-and-fewermodule=top_story&pgtype=homepage https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3284986/how-many-foreigners-work-chinese-capital-fewer-and-fewermodule=top_story&pgtype=homepage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1853359456962187684)  2024-11-04T08:51Z 28.3K followers, 114.3K engagements


"Thats why electric cars are so popular in China Look at the electricity price This also is valid for other industries manufacturing costs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1868151711556382897)  2024-12-15T04:30Z 28.3K followers, 136.1K engagements


"Now you know why automotive industry is dead: this is the inside of a electric vehicle Almost no parts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1873666731522372032)  2024-12-30T09:45Z 28.3K followers, 78K engagements


"China export always growing Theres no other place to produce at this scale and price Even tariffs wont change the trend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1875083647122120752)  2025-01-03T07:35Z 28.3K followers, 46.7K engagements


"Porsche sales in China are collapsing despite growing everywhere else I. The world I dont buy the narrative that Chinese rich are buying electric cars I think is deeper than this they are simply not spending (still have cash but not spending now)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1878733316981207330)  2025-01-13T09:18Z 28.3K followers, 88.8K engagements


"@RpsAgainstTrump Of all the rogue countries in the work picking a fight with Denmark One of the most civilized 🤦♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1903939622633378194)  2025-03-23T22:39Z 28.3K followers, 63K engagements


"54% from China Many importers have just been wiped out Probably they even voted for Trump Winners are the Chinese factories that are able to sell directly to consumers; even at this level can still sell Expect strong reaction from China; they wont cave in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907565390378549310)  2025-04-02T22:46Z 28.3K followers, 36.8K engagements


"you pay $10 for a pair of shoes in China and sell it for [---]. Your margin is 90% Now with tariff the cost is $15 So you increase your price by [--] to [---] but now your margin in 85% You want keep you margin at 90% Need to increase price to [---] Or you eat your margin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907648699863564692)  2025-04-03T04:17Z 28.3K followers, 85.5K engagements


"Imagine you are Walmart Everyday you send 2000-3000 containers from China to US From tomorrow you have to pay 54% tax and have terms with suppliers What you do Pay tariffs and then renegotiate with your supplier a heavy discount Possible a [--] off Many factories will go down"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907721155756306668)  2025-04-03T09:05Z 28.3K followers, 32.8K engagements


"@mcuban @elonmusk He hasnt tweeted today about tariffs. Strange he comments on every subject and country multiple times a day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1907802390234833326)  2025-04-03T14:28Z 28.3K followers, 186.8K engagements


"China has the upper hand in the negotiations with US US consumers will feel the pain soon and they are not used to tightening the belt (+ high debt) Chinese can take a lot of pain (I saw it first hand). Like a lot you have no idea in the west. CHINA-US NEGOTIATIONS LIKELY SOON- CHINESE ADVISORS Trade negotiations between China and the U.S. are likely to start soon given President Donald Trump's penchant for dealmaking but a quick settlement looks difficult with China calculating that the U.S. position will be CHINA-US NEGOTIATIONS LIKELY SOON- CHINESE ADVISORS Trade negotiations between China"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907923864786751913)  2025-04-03T22:31Z 28.3K followers, 133.2K engagements


"Have you noticed that the most enthusiastic about bringing manufacturing back are people that never spent a day on a factory floor Good luck 🤦♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907934602918003075)  2025-04-03T23:13Z 28.3K followers, 22.7K engagements


"Xi has given up on US at this point Can take whatever hit The next move is on Trump: if he retaliates with more tariffs he destroys lots of companies and crash the market They have to find a way out where both look winners Its a war of personal egos now (on our skin)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1908165933736017989)  2025-04-04T14:33Z 28.3K followers, 40.5K engagements


"Simple thought: if US unemployment is only 4.2% why you want to bring back low value manufacturing Just focus on what you are doing already well tech high value added productions cut some costs put the house in order and thats it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1908322585286500510)  2025-04-05T00:55Z 28.3K followers, 29.4K engagements


"This week after the tariffs announcement I sent email inquiries to [--] different manufacturers in a country I wont name Result [--] replies When I contact a Chinese factory I have their WeChat within [--] minutes and samples next day if needed You know what I mean now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1908389652547190806)  2025-04-05T05:22Z 28.3K followers, 148.1K engagements


"Most shipments to US are halted Within a couple of months shelves at big box retailers will be empty but also many US manufacturers will have to suspend productions due to lack of materials You cannot suddenly replace [---] billions of purchases https://x.com/YuanTalks/status/1910307161906852051 Large Number of Ships and Cargo Planes Suspend Services on China-US Routes Chinese Exporters Halt Most Shipments https://t.co/hoyueU3FtW https://x.com/YuanTalks/status/1910307161906852051 Large Number of Ships and Cargo Planes Suspend Services on China-US Routes Chinese Exporters Halt Most Shipments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1910497960875741304)  2025-04-11T00:59Z 28.3K followers, 93.6K engagements


"See the difference in leadership: Trump says to other countries (including 'allies') to 'kiss his ass' Xi moves his ass and travels to South Ease Asia to fortify China influence In times of crises you see the real leaders https://x.com/YuanTalks/status/1910519765501960263 Chinese President #Xi Jinping to Pay State Visits to Vietnam Malaysia and Cambodia - Foreign Ministry https://x.com/YuanTalks/status/1910519765501960263 Chinese President #Xi Jinping to Pay State Visits to Vietnam Malaysia and Cambodia - Foreign Ministry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1910522417803624660)  2025-04-11T02:36Z 28.3K followers, 49K engagements


"Chinese government now looks like one of those Shanghainese landlord that refuses to renegotiate the rent and rather keep the apartment empty for a year losing money Very tough to negotiate with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1911735490828804526)  2025-04-14T10:57Z 28.3K followers, 36.7K engagements


"I have the feeling this time that China wants to completely break up with US Maybe at the end they will make a deal but this time will be at the Chinese terms (or they walk away) They are done with Trump Maybe will deal in [--] yrs with the next administration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1911771089950347566)  2025-04-14T13:18Z 28.3K followers, 47.5K engagements


"Talked to international friends at C-level (CEO-CFO) in China for multinational companies Not even one thinks China will negotiate and cave in All agree its a economic suicidal for US If you never travel and talk to people you are brainwashed by propaganda machine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1914094097297772678)  2025-04-20T23:09Z 28.3K followers, 200.8K engagements


"Let me repeat this easy concept: China has no hurry to sign a deal anytime soon With 50% shipments blocked there are [--] bn worth of goods monthly not reaching US Most are intermediate Soon productions have to be stopped and shelves empty Why sign a deal now Makes no sense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1914107000637776081)  2025-04-21T00:00Z 28.3K followers, 84.6K engagements


"Reading comments here that US can replace 500bn of imports frm China moving to other countries So naive Even if you find production capacity it will mostly be assembling Chinese components so at the end of the day you pay more for the same products you buy now Genius👏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1914486391138082869)  2025-04-22T01:08Z 28.3K followers, 25.5K engagements


"Currently at a trade show in Vietnam: Nobody knows how to handle US market now (wait and see) Lots of Chinese factories with shipments on hold (big cash problem soon) if you order from Vietnam now but then China tariffs are cut you lose money If China tariffs stay higher than 60% may switch some production to Vietnam Everyone across all countries agree that what America is doing is a own goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/macastel3/status/1915292314442097017)  2025-04-24T06:30Z 28.3K followers, 55.5K engagements


"Every factory owner in Vietnam says that the productivity of Chinese workers is 3x of a Viet Viet labour cost is lower but offset by lower productivity Also supply chain depends heavily on China (components materials) Logistics also a bit more expensive Guys its tough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1915426935074877635)  2025-04-24T15:25Z 28.3K followers, 58.4K engagements


"China is running the numbers and know that within 1-3 months US will feel the shortages (both finished products and intermediate) 3-6 months will equal to a recession They want to negotiate from a stronger position with leverage: they wait This is the REAL art of the deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1915570700473204756)  2025-04-25T00:56Z 28.3K followers, 67.8K engagements


"A friend is an exec in a automotive global company that everyone's know they have a factory in Mexico now hit with a 25% tax (business is broken now) He told me yesterday that to build a factory in US it takes [--] years then you have the ramp up for another [--] years to return on the investment takes 6-8 years What if they build and then tariffs disappears They would end up with two factories competing with each other"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1916345123027538159)  2025-04-27T04:14Z 28.3K followers, 42.1K engagements


"Tesla sales dropping -63% in China Chinese are quietly realizing that it doesnt make sense to buy essentially a Chinese car (made all in Shanghai) to enrich an owner who supports a hostile US policy Slowly all American brands sales will drop unless a reverse in US policy Corrected: If this data is correct and generally these guys are pretty accurate extrapolated to a [--] day month and boosted a little for end of month growth Tesla might be down at around [-----] China sales in April a 63% MoM drop and 8% YoY. #ChinaAprilNEVSales https://t.co/qyhgQtG2LY Corrected: If this data is correct and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1918216524239933478)  2025-05-02T08:10Z 28.3K followers, 34.9K engagements


"Lots of people on this app (who don't know about anything manufacturing): "India will produce all Chinese goods for US" Reality: In 2024-25 India imported Chinese merchandise worth $113.45 billion a 11.5% jump from $101.73 billion imported the previous financial year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1918506787268854107)  2025-05-03T03:23Z 28.3K followers, 23.3K engagements


"It's incredible what the Dutch government did to its own semiconductor champion To follow US it basically bankrupted Nexperia And now Trump has made a deal with China changing again the rules Now the Dutch are left holding the bag. Hopefully the new coming gov will fix this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1983824971442045301)  2025-10-30T09:15Z 28.3K followers, 32K engagements


"Unlike many experts that havent even been to China and are blaterating on this disgraced app Im here in the tranches Saturday afternoon at our shop in Shanghai where we sell fashion to local consumers (the most competitive market in the world but we are [--] years in)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1984586031136399664)  2025-11-01T11:39Z 28.3K followers, 89.6K engagements

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