Deficit: America’s total national debt is almost US$36 trillion, and China is one major owner of this debt. — AFP IN these last few weeks, the seeds have been planted for seismic shifts in the world’s entire geopolitical order.Even if US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs are completely rolled back or cancelled, the damage has arguably been done. Already a subscriber? Log inThe Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital AccessCancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.Monthly PlanRM 13.90/monthSubscribeBest ValueAnnual PlanRM 12.33/monthRM 8.02/monthSubscribeBilled as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! Tags / Keywords: Nathaniel Tan , All the pieces matter column Report a mistake What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory. Please provide details of the report. Email (optional) Please enter valid email. Report issue Cancel Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report! Related News All The Pieces Matter 01 Feb 2026 The platform independence imperative All The Pieces Matter 25 Jan 2026 Local politics and Malaysia’s global stand All The Pieces Matter 11 Jan 2026 Malaysia vs Proximate Imperialism