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China-US Relations: Xi's Message to Trump
Xi Jinping's message to Donald Trump following his election, focusing on the need for cooperation between China and the US, amid trade war threats and tensions over Taiwan.
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- What was Xi Jinping's response to Donald Trump's election?
- Xi Jinping congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and expressed the need for both nations to find a way to coexist, emphasizing the benefits of cooperation over conflict.
- What is Trump's stance regarding Taiwan and his interactions with Xi Jinping?
- Trump boasts about his tough stance on Taiwan, even claiming to have threatened Xi with a 150% tariff if China attacked the island.
- What are China's views on Taiwan's status, and what is the US's position on potential conflict?
- China does not recognize Taiwan's government and considers its reunification with the mainland a strategic priority, potentially employing military options; Biden stated that the US would assist Taiwan's defense in the event of an attack.
- How do analysts predict China will respond to potential economic challenges under a second Trump term?
- Analysts predict that China will focus on stimulating domestic demand to mitigate potential economic vulnerabilities stemming from a potential Trump presidency.
- What trade policies did Trump threaten to implement, and how did the Biden administration handle them?
- Trump threatened to impose a 60% tariff on all Chinese imports during his campaign, and his administration continued to implement tariffs on various Chinese goods, despite Biden taking office.