The President’s Inbox China Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Zoe Liu (Transition 2025, Episode 7)
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Dec 17, 2024 Zoe Liu, the Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow for China Studies at CFR, offers keen insights into how China is reacting to Trump's election. She discusses the potential impacts on U.S.-China economic relations and the complexities of diplomatic communication. Zoe highlights the tensions around trade tariffs and China's pivotal role in critical mineral supply chains. Additionally, she explores shared economic challenges like inflation and wage stagnation in both nations, emphasizing urgent reforms needed to align growth with citizen welfare.
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Beijing's Reaction to Trump's Election
- Beijing is not surprised by Trump's win, but unhappy due to renewed uncertainty.
- Trump's past focus on trade and technology tensions also contributes to their displeasure.
Trump's China Team
- Trump's team includes China hawks like Mike Waltz and Marco Rubio.
- Rubio's sanctions by Beijing for his stance on Taiwan and human rights present a diplomatic challenge.
Potential Lifting of Sanctions
- Beijing might lift Rubio's sanctions, but seeks a face-saving way to do so.
- They may prioritize establishing direct communication with Trump, given his tendency to overshadow advisors.
