At the Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong, Eric Trump characterized China as “an absolute power in this space,” remarks delivered during a public Q&A that addressed comparisons between China and the United States as leading jurisdictions for Bitcoin and crypto infrastructure. His comment was made in the context of ongoing industry debate about jurisdictional influence following Beijing’s measures that have effectively curtailed onshore digital token transactions since 2021.
The observation highlights a distinction between regulatory stance and prevailing market dynamics: despite restrictive policy, China retains significant influence through its technology ecosystem and cross-border market linkages. For investors and analysts tracking the cryptocurrency sector, the exchange underscores the importance of assessing regulatory frameworks alongside operational capacity and innovation hubs when gauging geopolitical market power.