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Chinese Officials Analyzing Implications Of Trump's Second Term

Former U.S. President Trump attends closing arguments in Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York

President Joe Biden recently concluded his third and final meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, sparking interest among senior officials in Beijing regarding the potential outcomes of a second term for former President Donald Trump.

As the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump approaches, top Chinese Communist Party officials have been engaging with foreign policy experts to gain insights into how Trump's campaign promises may manifest in his actual agenda.

Key areas of concern for Chinese officials include Trump's proposed tariff policies, his stance on Taiwan, his relationships with Japan and South Korea, as well as the military strategies he intends to pursue in the Indo-Pacific region.

China is interested in Trump's stance on Taiwan.
Chinese officials are concerned about Trump's proposed tariff policies.
Beijing is monitoring Trump's relationships with Japan and South Korea.

Furthermore, Beijing is closely monitoring the individuals Trump plans to appoint to key positions, particularly those known for their hardline views on China, such as Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz.

Chinese officials are also exploring alternative channels of communication with Trump, including figures like Elon Musk, Stephen Schwarzman of Blackstone, and Jared Kushner, in hopes of potentially influencing the administration's approach towards China.

These deliberations highlight the strategic considerations and uncertainties that Chinese authorities are grappling with as they prepare for the evolving dynamics of U.S.-China relations under a new administration.

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