What the US Campaign Can Teach China about How It Is Viewed

A good test for US presidential candidate is how they respond about a rising China. While both countries can display nationalistic tendencies, the Chinese anticipate the next US president, regardless of campaign rhetoric as well as Republican or Democrat, to strive for middle ground and dialogue while embracing a more pro-active foreign policy. “As China rises in prominence in the global economy, it has sought a bigger say in governance via multilateral mechanisms such as the G-20 and the International Monetary Fund,” suggests Caixin Online. “Beijing has also launched new international institutions, such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank, which involves the BRICS countries. In Washington's eyes, these moves could be seen as challenges to its long-term dominance of global affairs. China's rising military clout has also triggered fear among its neighbors, many of whom are allies of the United States.” The world’s two largest economies compete, but have a high level of interdependence, and the essay concludes that leaders can study the election to learn how Americans view China’s influence. – YaleGlobal