US midterm shellacking weakens Trump; China weighs impact on bilateral ties

The US midterm elections delivered a significant defeat to President Trump's party, weakening his domestic standing but leaving his foreign policy and trade authority intact. The impact on US-China relations remains uncertain, with China assessing whether a lame-duck Trump will escalate or moderate trade and geopolitical tensions.

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