Column | The world beyond the election: The China problem
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In a recent radio interview, Trump demeaned VP Kamala Harris's capability in dealing with China, stating she would approach Xi Jinping like a beginner in chess.
Trump's previous trade war with China resulted in economic setbacks for the U.S., with tariffs undermining productivity, costing thousands of jobs, and inflating prices.
President Biden has continued many of Trump's protectionist policies while advancing a much more serious industrial strategy, showing a bipartisan consensus on the China issue.
Chinese analysts express disinterest in either outcome of the U.S. elections, reflecting a lack of enthusiasm towards the prospects of U.S. political leadership.
Read at Washington Post
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