I think the issue is less about who is manipulating it - basically everyone is - and more about the lack of regulation and control to prevent, stop, or even punish those manipulating the stock market negatively, be it for greater profits or political.
For sure, the happenings now are due to Chinese influence and not organic, but still.
I think the issue is less about who is manipulating it - basically everyone is - and more about the lack of regulation and control to prevent, stop, or even punish those manipulating the stock market negatively, be it for greater profits or political.