China Rethinks Trump Ties After US Midterm Setback
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China may begin looking for ways to make its deals with the United States less dependent on the personal relationship between presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, analysts said. The US midterm elections left Trump in a weaker position to deliver results.
Some observers believe Beijing will start paying closer attention to what the White House can achieve without support in Congress. Others say China may seek closer engagement with the Democrats, given their ability to influence US policy.