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Will the US midterm ‘blue tsunami’ erode China’s faith in Xi and Trump’s relationship?
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Will the US midterm ‘blue tsunami’ erode China’s faith in Xi and Trump’s relationship?

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  • Following a Democratic electoral victory in the U.S.
  • House and Senate, observers are debating whether Beijing will prioritize direct engagement with the party or monitor the White House's ability to govern without congressional support.

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Why It Matters

Tuesday's elections resulted in the Democratic Party gaining control of both the House and Senate.

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Some observers believe Beijing will start paying closer attention to what the White House can achieve without support in Congress, while others say it may seek closer engagement with the Democrats given their ability to “poison” relations between the two countries.

Tuesday’s elections left the Democrats set to take control of both the House and Senate in January after the “blue tsunami” flipped former Republican strongholds.

Open Questions

  • How will Beijing adjust its diplomatic outreach to the U.S. government?

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This article was originally published by SCMP News.

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