Western pushback against China will increase
China’s relations with the West are the worst they have been in decades
US President Donald Trump used his speech at the UN General Assembly last month to attack China over COVID-19. Senior US officials see Communist-led China as the foremost threat to the United States. The Trump administration’s campaign against it spans the spectrum of government actions: criticism; tariffs; sanctions; regulatory crackdowns; military intimidation; support for Taiwan; and restrictions on imports, exports, investment and visas.
Our judgement
The hardening of US policy to China predates Trump and is likely to continue, regardless of who wins the November presidential election. A similar dynamic is apparent in other Western states, portending greater confrontation and rivalry. China will find more receptive partners in developing states in Latin America and Africa, although these cannot fully substitute for the United States and Europe in light of China's economic and political interests.
See CHINA: Pushback from the West will increase - October 12, 2020