Chinese Communist Adviser Worries That Trump Could Provoke ‘Confrontation’ If Reelected

One of the leading members of an influential Chinese Communist Party body warned that Donald Trump’s possible return to the presidency could provoke confrontation with China, calling the former president “relatively reckless and emotional.” He said the reelection of Joe Biden would be better for Beijing.

“A Trump victory would have a relatively big impact on U.S.–China ties. Judging from his behavior during his first term and subsequent statements, his attitude and approach toward China are tougher and more unrestrained than Biden’s,” said Jia Qingguo, an academic who also sits on the standing committee of the Chinese People’s Political and Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

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One of the leading members of an influential Chinese Communist Party body warned that Donald Trump’s possible return to the presidency could provoke confrontation with China, calling the former president “relatively reckless and emotional.” He said the reelection of Joe Biden would be better for Beijing.

“A Trump victory would have a relatively big impact on U.S.–China ties. Judging from his behavior during his first term and subsequent statements, his attitude and approach toward China are tougher and more unrestrained than Biden’s,” said Jia Qingguo, an academic who also sits on the standing committee of the Chinese People’s Political and Consultative Conference (CPPCC).