Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House was not the surprise it was when he won his first term, Chinese officials have said, and this time, policy strategy and contingencies have been planned well in advance.
When Trump won the 2016 US presidential election, Beijing, like the rest of world, was caught off guard because attention had focused on Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the country’s former top diplomat and a familiar face for Beijing.
After initial difficulties making contact with the Trump camp, the Chinese side eventually connected with the president-elect through his son-in-law Jared Kushner, a channel that would produce various outcomes.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, Chinese officials told the Post that a mix of research and preparation was under way well before election day so that Beijing would be better prepared in the event of a second Trump term.
They also pointed to specific policy uncertainties that a second Trump term would bring.
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