As the 2024 US presidential race heats up, China is once again being used as a political punching bag. RSIS’ Jonghyuk Lee weighs in on who China might be rooting for in a potential Biden-Trump presidential rematch.
File photos. A potential presidential rematch is heating up between US Donald Trump and President Joe Biden . on Chinese electric vehicle imports to 100 per cent. This decision highlights the persistent aggressive stance of the United States toward China, irrespective of whether Democrats or Republicans are in power.
This back-and-forth suggests that China will once again be used as a political punching bag in the upcoming election.The devil, however, lies in the details. Mr Trump’s strategic framework might perceive defending Taiwan as providing considerable long-term security advantages. By supporting Taiwan, the US prevents China from securing unrestricted access to the Pacific Ocean, a move that could significantly limit China’s regional influence.
For instance, in 2017, the US announced its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, arguing it undermined the nation's economy and sovereignty. In 2018, the US withdrew from UNESCO, citing the organisation’s purported anti-Israel bias. Mr Trump also exited the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal and frequently criticised the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and World Trade Organization .
In contrast, the Biden administration takes a more diplomatic approach. Acknowledging the competitive nature of the US-China relationship, Mr Biden seeks areas of potential cooperation while addressing issues like human rights abuses and aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
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