Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.Revelation 3 : 20
Khac Phu Nguyen
Thu, April 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM GMT+32 min read
China just raised the stakes in its standoff with Washington. Despite President Trump’s recent attempts to dial down the rhetoric and hint at possible tariff relief, Beijing isn’t budging. A spokesperson from China’s Commerce Ministry flatly rejected any notion of progress, calling U.S. claims of renewed dialogue groundless. The message: if the U.S. wants to talk, it needs to first undo the damagestarting with a full rollback of unilateral tariffs, now as high as 145%. China also made it clear that future talks hinge on more than just kind words; Washington needs to get serious about core issues like sanctions and Taiwan.
The prophecy of Revelation 13 declares that the power represented by the beast with lamblike horns shall cause “the earth and them which dwell therein” to worship the papacy—there symbolized by the beast “like unto a leopard.” The beast with two horns is also to say “to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast;” and, furthermore, it is to command all, “both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond,” to receive the mark of the beast. Revelation 13:11-16. It has been shown that the United States is the power represented by the beast with lamblike horns, and that this prophecy will be fulfilled when the United States shall enforce Sunday observance, which Rome claims as the special acknowledgment of her supremacy. But in this homage to the papacy the United States will not be alone. The influence of Rome in the countries that once acknowledged her dominion is still far from being destroyed. And prophecy foretells a restoration of her power. “I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.” Verse 3. The infliction of the deadly wound points to the downfall of the papacy in 1798. After this, says the prophet , “his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.” Paul states plainly that the “man of sin” will continue until the second advent. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-8. To the very close of time he will carry forward the work of deception. And the revelator declares, also referring to the papacy: “All that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life.” Revelation 13:8. In both the Old and the New World, the papacy will receive homage in the honor paid to the Sunday institution, that rests solely upon the authority of the Roman Church.
Since the middle of the nineteenth century, students of prophecy in the United States have presented this testimony to the world. In the events now taking place is seen a rapid advance toward the fulfillment of the prediction. GC 578.3 – GC 579.1
While Trump has publicly said everything’s active and even tried reconnecting with Xi Jinping, Beijing is keeping its distance. Chinese officials, including central bank governor Pan Gongsheng, warned at the G20 that prolonged friction could erode trust in the global economic system. No face-to-face meetings have been scheduled. And even as Trump softens his tone, China’s Defense Ministry blamed the U.S. for souring military ties, adding to the pile of unresolved tensions. From Beijing’s perspective, symbolic gestures won’t cut itWashington must first show sincerity before anything moves forward.
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On the economic front, China may hold off on launching new stimulus, at least for now. First-quarter GDP came in strong at 5.4%, giving policymakers breathing room. But pressure is building. The Politburo’s upcoming meeting could reveal whether Beijing plans to prop up its export engine, especially if tariffs start to bite harder. Conglomerates such as Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), heavily exposed to China’s trade mood, remain vulnerable as the geopolitical fog thickens. Until both sides back their words with action, investors shouldn’t expect a clear runway anytime soon.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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