Investors in China are preparing for a challenging start to the trading week as markets reopen after an extended weekend, with expectations of a significant downturn due to Beijing's retaliation to Donald Trump's tariffs. The anticipation of a grim Monday stems from Beijing's recent announcement of a 34% tariff on all US imports, which has heightened fears of a global recession. The impact of these tariffs was already felt in the US, where a gauge of Chinese stocks listed there plummeted 8.9% on Friday, marking the largest drop since October 2022. This sell-off reflects broader market concerns about escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. Analysts predict that a similar decline in China's local markets could push major indices, such as the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, into a technical correction or even a bear market. This could potentially erase year-to-date gains unless mainland investors and bargain hunters intervene to mitigate the fall. The situation has led to speculation about potential government stimulus measures and adjustments to the yuan's value to counteract the economic pressures from Trump's tariffs. The focus will also be on how these developments might influence global economic stability and trade relations.