Trump to Turn U.S. Global Strategy to Focus More on China, Experts Say
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As U.S. president-elect Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term in office, some Chinese foreign relations experts anticipate the new administration’s global strategy to narrow and focus more on China, predicting a potential shift of resources from allies toward countering Beijing.
In the lead up to Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration, experts suggest Beijing avoid mirroring the U.S. with retaliatory action such as higher tariffs and other restrictive measures. Instead, China should prioritize strengthening its economy and pursue broader objectives of a multipolar world.
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- U.S. foreign policy under Trump is expected to focus more on China, potentially shifting resources from allies to counter Beijing.
- Chinese experts advise avoiding retaliatory actions and instead strengthening China's economy and pursuing a multipolar world order.
- U.S.-China strategic competition may intensify with increased trade restrictions, while China's response should focus on internal development and technological exchange.
- Center for Strategic and International Studies
- The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a Washington-based think tank. It provides insights on various international issues, including U.S.-China relations. In the context of the article, Scott Kennedy, a senior adviser at CSIS, suggests that future U.S. China policy could involve tariffs and tech restrictions or a more constructive approach, highlighting its role in analyzing geopolitical dynamics.
- Caixin
- Caixin is a media organization that conducted the interview with Zhao Hai and Scott Kennedy, reporting on U.S.-China relations and expressing expert opinions on future strategies under Donald Trump's anticipated second term. The article discusses China's potential responses to U.S. policies and strategies. The contact information for reporter Kelly Wang and editor Jonathan Breen is provided at the end.
- 1972：
- The U.S. signed the Shanghai Communique, acknowledging that 'all Chinese on either side of the Taiwan Strait maintain there is but one China and that Taiwan is a part of China.'
- 2017 to 2020：
- During Trump's first term, he demonstrated 'America first' and strong protectionist stances.
- January 20, 2024：
- Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second term as U.S. president.
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