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Home / China / Trump leaves China guessing what his next move is with unusual inauguration invitation
China, Asia, Diplomacy

December 15, 2024

Trump leaves China guessing what his next move is with unusual inauguration invitation

Lyle Goldstein, Director of Asia Engagement at Defense Priorities think tank, welcomed the news of the invitation, reading it as a sign of being willing to engage.

“Nothing like that has happened under the Biden administration,” he said. “Trump is a dealmaker, and I think China is eager to make deals.

“The Biden approach was very ideological, you know, the world is black and white.”

“If we go into a new Cold War, the results, I think, will be devastating for both the United States and China,” Goldstein added. “I think there is some understanding in the Trump team that the stakes are enormous here.”

“People have got to realize that trading with China generally is a good thing. But yeah, we have to. There are some key readjustments that need to take place,” said Goldstein.

“I would like to see that take place from readjusting China’s currency.”

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