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Michael Zhao is a Junior at Harvard-Westlake and a Junior Leader of the Economics Club.


Articles by Michael Zhao

Beyond Competition: Understanding the Forces Behind "The China Squeeze"
Global Economy and Trade

Beyond Competition: Understanding the Forces Behind "The China Squeeze"

China’s manufacturing dominance is squeezing both developing and advanced economies by limiting their opportunities to build competitive...

Michael Zhao|Aug 31, 2026|5 min read
A Mutual Attrition: The Systemic Toll of the US-China Protectionist Race
Global Economy and Trade

A Mutual Attrition: The Systemic Toll of the US-China Protectionist Race

Michael Zhao|Aug 31, 2026|6 min read

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