China relations could enter a complex phase as both nations will need to adjust to Washington's shifting policies. Political scientist Ian Bremmer suggested that Trump's focus on economic decoupling from China may drive Beijing to seek stronger ties with other regional powers,

China is bracing for what could be a volatile and highly unpredictable path ahead in its escalating great power rivalry with the United States, after Donald Trump made a historic political comeback to win the race to the White House.