How China Is Preparing for America’s Next President
Feeling under siege, China is girding itself for long-term enmity with the world’s largest economy.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, September 10, 2024. Credit: Alex Brandon via AP Photos
While the rest of the world weighs the impact of a Donald Trump or a Kamala Harris victory in November’s U.S. presidential election, both candidates present serious challenges for China. To be sure, neither seems to want open conflict between the two powers, which could precipitate a nightmarish descent into global chaos. But Chinese decision-makers expect bitter disputes over trade, technology, and Taiwan regardless of who wins.
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