China Has a Lot Riding on Trump’s GOP in the Midterms
Summary
The article says Chinese leader Xi Jinping has built a closer working relationship with President Donald Trump, and argues that a Democratic victory in the U.S. midterms could make that relationship harder to maintain. It says the two governments’ trade truce and broader diplomatic understanding are important to Beijing, while the White House has extended the truce only through January 10.Key Facts
- The article says Xi and Trump have held two summits this year and are expected to meet twice more.
- China says the U.S. midterm elections are a domestic matter, according to the article.
- The article says Beijing would prefer Republicans to retain control of Congress because it expects Trump to keep Republican China hawks in check.
- At a summit in Busan, South Korea, the two countries agreed to scale back an escalating tariff dispute.
- The Busan agreement included China pledging to buy U.S. soybeans and reduce export controls on rare earth metals.
- In September, Chinese negotiators sought to extend the agreement through late 2028, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent approved a two-month extension to January 10.
- The article says a Democratic takeover of the House and Senate would leave Trump with executive powers but could increase congressional opposition to his foreign policy.
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