Where China Sees the Danger in a Wounded Trump
Summary
The article says China may find President Donald Trump less predictable after Democrats’ midterm gains, despite his reduced political support at home. It argues that Trump could still use executive powers to take a tougher approach toward China, complicating Xi Jinping’s efforts to preserve stability and secure another term.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats gained control of Congress in the midterm elections.
- Trump can still direct U.S. foreign policy through executive powers, according to the article.
- Chinese negotiators are expected to restart trade talks with the United States.
- Xi Jinping is expected to meet Trump at the APEC summit in China and at the G20 meeting in Miami.
- The article says purges of senior Chinese political and military figures have made stability a priority for Xi.
- Xi is widely expected to seek a fourth five-year term at the Chinese Communist Party’s 21st national congress.
- The article says the Busan truce kept tariffs low in exchange for Chinese agricultural purchases and other commitments.
- Analyst Craig Singleton says Beijing may misread Trump’s political setback and face tougher U.S. measures against Chinese companies.
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