"The Biden years, with conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, have seen a deeper demarcation in geopolitics, with, roughly speaking, the U.S. and Europe on one side and China and Russia on the other. A Trump win could muddle that constellation.
A big worry for Xi, according to the people close to the leadership, is whether Trump will disrupt his "bromance" with Vladimir Putin. When he was in the White House, Trump repeatedly sought to bring the U.S. closer to Russia.
Xi has cultivated a personal bond with the Russian leader and fears that if Trump cozies up to Putin, it could weaken Beijing's own relationship with Moscow, a crucial partner in Xi's standoff with the West.
Worse, some China strategists say, Trump could try to pull off a "reverse Nixon." Much like former President Richard Nixon sought China out to counter the Soviet Union during the Cold War, Trump might seek to turn Moscow against Beijing." [1]
1. Beijing Braces for a Rematch Of Trump vs. China --- Officials prepare for potential of more drama in U.S. relations. Wei, Lingling. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y.. 02 May 2024: A.1.
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