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(Opinion) Beijing not ready to fill vacuum left by Washington

2016-12-31 09:15:20       source:Global Times

December 29, 2016


"Discussions are heating up on global governance recently. Some believe that China, as a rising power, may replace the US to lead the world especially after US President-elect Donald Trump promised to quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership and withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement. It has a good ground, but it may take a long time to be realized.

With the slogan of "America First," the US is unwilling to offer public goods or bear more responsibilities for its allies.

Even if Trump, known for his isolationist tendency, was not elected, US cutback in its global strategy is unavoidable."


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