U.S. Tightens Policy Towards China Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Tightens Policy Towards China Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s): Marek Wąsiński, Damian Wnukowski
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Health and medicine and law
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: USA; China; COVID-19; pandemic; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: The United States blames China for the spread of the pandemic globally. In tightening its China policy, the U.S. has threatened to terminate the “phase one” trade deal, increased restrictions on cooperation, among others, with Huawei, and criticized China’s actions towards Hong Kong. The upcoming presidential election and the consensus in the U.S. on the need to contain China’s rise are stiffening the position of the administration under President Donald Trump. Even if his challenger, Democratic candidate Joe Biden, wins this fall, the policy course is unlikely to change, though for the EU may mean better opportunities for cooperation with the U.S. on China.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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