What's Next For U.S. China Relations

Obama supporters are celebrating cheerfully in Times Square, New York as Barack Obama has been re-elected. Yu Wei / China Daily

China's Reaction To Obama's Election Victory -- The Guardian

The US election result has prompted much debate about China's own leadership transition.


For one Chinese citizen, following the US polls had a certain voyeuristic thrill. "For us, the US presidential election is the same as watching an [adult] movie," he wrote on the popular Sina Weibo microblog service: "we cannot participate, but we are willing to stare at it."

Like many in China, he seemed struck by the contrast with his country's own leadership transition, a process that formally begins with the opening of the 18th party congress on Thursday.

On the one hand, the handover is deeply mysterious, with the new elite selected behind the scenes by current leaders and party elders. On the other, it is inevitable: Xi Jinping has long been heir apparent to Hu Jintao.

"The future Chinese leaders are confirmed, so we can only concern ourselves with the American election," wrote another user.

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More News On The Impact Of The U.S. Election On U.S. - China Relations

China’s Communist Party Congratulates Obama on Victory -- CNBC
Chinese react favorably to Obama win -- USA Today
US-China relations to stay the course in 2nd Obama term -- China Daily
Strengthening relations with China: Three to-dos for Obama's second term -- Nin-Hai Tseng, CNN
In Obama win, China sees key prize: stability -- Peter Ford, Christian Science Monitor

My Comment: China is focused on their Party Congress and their economic problems. The U.S. Presidential election is a secondary issue, and as for U.S. - China relations .... they expect nothing will change. If they are concerned about the U.S., it is on America's 'fiscal cliff' .... a concern that comes about from being the largest foreign creditor to the U.S. government.