Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice

Advertisement Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice Leaders’ commitment to stability holds as China likely views his remarks as domestic political theatre, analysts say 4-MIN READ4-MIN China and the United States’ agreement to pursue stability appeared to be holding, analysts said, even as President Donald Trump seemed determined to rock the boat ahead of the leaders’ second summit of the year in September. The assessment came as Beijing issued a measured response to his allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 US elections. That restraint and recent tangible gestures – including Washington lifting sanctions on Hong Kong and the expected trip to the US this week by a senior Chinese official – signalled a shared appetite for stability, experts said. That was in sharp contrast with the Joe Biden era, when the downing of a high-altitude balloon originating from China in early 2023 undermined efforts to mend strained relations. In a prime-time televised address last week, Trump accused Beijing of orchestrating the “largest compromise of election data in history”, a claim that contradicts assessments made by US intelligence agencies in 2021. Beijing opted for a controlled response. Concerns that the controversy would derail Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the US did not last long, as both sides confirmed that preparations were still under way. Advertisement Select Voice Select Speed 1.00x