The Guardian view on the US, China and the rest: Trump is opening doors for Xi | Editorial

DOnly Trump’s return to the White House proves more nightmare for us more allies and friends than opponents. China certainly does not enjoy a trade war with the United States, but it was more willing than others for Mr. Trump DefinitionsAnd it seems that both sides leave space for a possible deal. Although China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is preparing for the worst, Trump’s second term is to bring Beijing’s chances as well as problems.

International respect for the United States Decline Under his last administration. While the American president runs the bolts in the long -term partners, China is looking forward to benefit. Colombia quickly to Mr. Trump on the issue of migrant revenues, but the Chinese ambassador was Celebration “The best moment” in the relationships between Bogota and Beijing. Under pressure from the Trump administration, Panama Declare It will allow its participation in the global infrastructure plan in China, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to end. However, he started writing down his arm behind the scenes already Panama tilt again Towards the United States. Mr. Trump’s attempts to humiliate and repent may lead to reverse results there and across the region.

It is also possible to find more difficult, too, away from the backyard, in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The United States was never afraid to use solid power, but trade, assistance and military alliances were also the key to hegemony. no longer. Mr. Trump’s attack on South Africa, Cut the financial assistanceElon Musk may be happy, but it does not make sense that alienates the strength of an important medium. His announcement that the United States will expand its territory in various locations – using military force if necessary – shows his complete contempt for the law, as well as its matter Enforcement One of the American legislation prohibits the bribe of foreign officials.

China may benefit Treating some effect From the immediate American aid – it is funded by at least one group of the affected. But it focused more on loans and infrastructure more than partnership with local organizations, and its record indicates that it is unlikely to fill the financial holes left by the United States.

There is a little naivety about communicating with Beijing these days, but many countries will conclude that they have a great choice but to hedge from their bets. China is likely to obtain a floor in multilateral institutions, and between medium -income countries Watch it more positive High income.

The explosion of Mr. Vans for European leaders at the Munich Conference was the security and promoting the difficult right, A horrific moment of clarity. However, away from adhering to a velvety hand, Beijing has just appointed a “Wolf Warrior” diplomat as a special representative of European affairs. If tea Anger When, as an ambassador to France, he asked about the sovereignty of the former Soviet countries and the sovereignty of Ukraine on the Crimea. As China and the United States also claim, others may find themselves who have not found to control but are under pressure by both sides.

China rose more quickly in the global ranking than it expected. Now the authority is watching more quickly. This promises a country that wants a multiple world without uncomfortable global values. However, the question is not only how others interact with the increasing strength of Beijing, but whether it is possible that the free and security contestant finds the roles he hopes to avoid, or having to deal with the remaining vacuum if not.

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