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As tensions rise between China and Russia, Beijing appears to be pivoting its attention back to the United States. With former President Donald Trump’s anticipated return to power, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has attempted to soften rhetoric towards the U.S. In a commentary published on January 13, the People's Daily highlighted the mutual benefits of U.S.-China relations, emphasizing cooperation despite underlying disagreements.
This strategic communicative shift suggests that China is keen to bolster relations with the U.S. as a counterbalance to its evolving dynamics with Russia, especially as Trump’s administration might represent a change in U.S. foreign policy toward both China and Russia.