The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour. As President-elect Trump prepares to start his second term in office, China is bracing for unpredictability in its ties…

Beijing is expecting more volatility and competition with the United States, though a lackluster economy may limit China’s options for pushing back.

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China is anticipating renewed tensions in trade, technology and Taiwan relations. Trump's threat of increased tariffs on Chinese goods, potential involvement in the Taiwan issue, and criticism of the CHIPS Act signal a period of uncertainty and potential economic and geopolitical shifts.

The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour.

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office, China is bracing for unpredictability in its ties with the United States.