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TOKYO: As relations between Washington and Beijing worsen over a range of issues, the upcoming US election is shaping up as a contest between which candidate hates China more, suggests William Pesek.
The relations between US and China have been on a downward spiral over issues ranging from coronavirus pandemic to Hong Kong to human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
In an article in Nikkei Asian Review, Pesek said: “The U.S. election is shaping up as a contest between which candidate hates China more: President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden?”
For now, Pesek noted, the advantage is Trump’s, who on Tuesday ended Hong Kong’s special status with the U.S., which allowed the city direct access to key U.S. sectors like technology and defense. “He also signed legislation requiring sanctions against Chinese officials involved in Beijing’s crackdown in the former British colony and the banks they deal with.”
US President Donald Trump had on Tuesday signed a legislation and executive order authorising sanctions against China for its oppressive actions against the people of Hong Kong.
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