China calls for constructive ties with US amid Democratic gains in midterm elections
Beijing says it will keep working with Washington on leader-level consensus as analysts warn Democratic control could intensify scrutiny on Taiwan and trade.
- On Tuesday, the Democratic Party seized control of both chambers of Congress in U.S. midterm elections, dealing a major blow to President Donald Trump and raising questions about the future of U.S. policy toward Asia.
- Voters angered by rising living costs, exacerbated by Trump's trade wars with China and other nations, turned on his party, handing Democrats legislative control.
- Beijing now faces a Congress far more intent on scrutinizing Chinese investments and delivering a $14 billion package of arms to Taiwan, which Trump has reportedly withheld as a "negotiating chip" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- High on the Democrats' agenda is removing Trump's tariffs as part of addressing domestic inflation, though policy efforts remain constrained by the executive branch's wide latitude regarding foreign affairs.
- Attention turns to imminent trade talks, with Trump scheduled to meet Xi in Shenzhen this month and in Miami next month to maintain a fragile truce expiring in January.
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