The US midterm elections have resulted in the Democratic Party gaining control of both chambers of Congress. This change has positioned President Donald Trump as a lame duck for the remainder of his term.
Professor Steve Tsang from the SOAS China Institute indicated that Trump’s diminished influence could potentially improve Beijing’s negotiating stance. However, he noted that Chinese leadership recognizes Congress generally has limited impact on foreign policy. Consequently, there is an emphasis on maintaining warm personal relations between the two presidents.
