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Trump's midterm loss may harden China policy on Taiwan, chips - Asia Times
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The Republican Party’s heavy losses in the US midterm elections may look like good news for Beijing.
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- Jeff PaoBy Jeff Pao
The Republican Party’s heavy losses in the US midterm elections may look like good news for Beijing. However, Chinese commentators warn that Donald Trump, now forced to compromise with a Democrat-controlled Congress, could turn more hawkish on China – particularly over Taiwan mat…
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