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The President’s Inbox
China Reacts to Trump’s Election, With Zoe Liu (Transition 2025, Episode 7)
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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- China views Trump's election with apprehension, anticipating renewed tensions in trade and technology while recognizing his unpredictability.
- The current economic model in China faces challenges, prompting policymakers to seek reforms that enhance domestic consumption and sustainable growth.
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Beijing's Reaction to Trump's Election
Beijing's response to Donald Trump's election is marked by a mix of unsurprise and discontent. The Biden administration had previously stabilized U.S.-China relations by reducing uncertainties, while Trump's return signifies a shift back to unpredictability. Additionally, Trump's focus on trade and technology tensions during his first term left lingering apprehension in China, as these areas remain contentious and unresolved. Consequently, the prospect of a second Trump presidency leads Chinese officials to brace for renewed confrontations on these critical issues.
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