How will the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership react to the highly unpredictable U.S. election? China’s leaders are convinced that one of the few points America’s Republicans and Democrats agree on is the desire to stunt China’s natural growth and the legitimate expansion of its influence.

The two parties, Beijing believes, disagree only on which economic and political weapons to use and how and when to use them. This view from Beijing should come as no surprise to Washington. After all, U.S. President Joe Biden followed Donald Trump’s time in power with new tariffs, new technology restrictions and an expansion of anti-China alliances with partners like Japan, South Korea, Australia and even India.

With both parties getting tough on trade, Beijing's reaction will have important geopolitical and economic ramifications{ai:summary}<p>In the smoky backrooms of Beijing, the CCP waits, watching the unpredictable U.S. election unfold. They reckon both parties share a common goal: to choke the life out of China's growth, differing only on tactics and timing in this high-stakes game.</p><p>With Biden echoing Trump's war drums in tariffs and tech, the tension mounts. As China moves its pieces on the board, the stage is set for a showdown that could redefine power dynamics. #foreignaffairs</p>

Ian Bremmer: How China chooses to deal with the U.S. election will have massive implications

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