Don't Expect Biden to be Easy on China: Johns Hopkins

The video discusses Beijing's preference for quiet negotiations and China's evolving role in the global order. It highlights the impact of global shifts, such as the US elections and COVID-19, on China's international leverage. The video also examines the growing technology conflict between the US and China, influenced by recent developments in Europe. Finally, it explores how the US presidential election outcomes, particularly under Trump and Biden, affect China's strategic calculations.

What is a key characteristic of China's approach to international negotiations?

• Aggressive public statements

• Quiet diplomacy and private negotiations

• Public announcements before negotiations

• Immediate media coverage

How has China's role in the international order changed recently?

• It has become more isolated

• It has withdrawn from international organizations

• It has shifted focus from the Belt and Road Initiative

• It has increased its military presence

What global event has complicated China's international leverage?

• The US presidential election

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The rise of cryptocurrency

• The Paris Climate Agreement

In which area is the US-China conflict expected to be most intense in the coming years?

• Military

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Technology

How do Chinese expectations differ between President Trump and President Biden?

• They expect both to be unpredictable

• They expect both to be equally harsh

• They expect Biden to be more predictable

• They expect Trump to be more predictable