Harvard scholar predicts positive surprises in US-China relations at Davos

scmp.com January 21, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, scholar Graham Allison suggested that Donald Trump's potential return to the White House could lead to improved US-China relations, particularly in trade. Allison argued that Trump may not fit the label of a "China hawk," contrary to common views among analysts. He noted that Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have a strong personal rapport. Allison expressed optimism about the future of US-China ties, predicting that developments in the relationship could surprise observers positively within a year.


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