RT International By Alexey Maslov
Here’s how Washington’s gamble with Beijing would look like.
Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, despite the latter’s repeated claims that he would invite him. However, Han Zheng, the vice president of the People’s Republic of China, attended in his stead. While Han holds a formal role, the more significant figure is Li Qiang, chairman of the Chinese government.
This sends a clear message: China is waiting for the US to make an offer. Trump, for his part, has stated he intends to “fine-tune” relations with Beijing. Yet, his previous term and campaign rhetoric indicate a desire to curb China’s development, particularly in advanced technology.
Trump’s primary aim is not merely to hinder China economically, as some believe, but to reshape its development model so that it no longer poses a threat to the US. He aims to restrict the transfer of certain technologies that could allow China to surpass the US, especially in fields such as artificial intelligence, microchip production, and biotechnology.
Another priority for Trump is to keep competitive Chinese products out of the American market. This will likely mean continuing or even escalating sanctions against major Chinese companies such as Huawei and Xiaomi. However, it is evident that Trump is using these sanctions as leverage, building up a range of measures against China to strengthen his negotiating position…
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