An unnamed political source in Beijing said that because Trump is an entrepreneur, they "just pay the problems to be solved".

"As long as we have money, we can bribe him. That's why we like Trump more than Democrats," the source added.

US President Donald Trump has vehemently condemned China for unfair trade practices, calling it a "threat to the world" and regards President Xi Jinping as an "enemy". However, the White House boss recently congratulated the 70th anniversary of China's National Day and said his relationship with Xi was "excellent" despite the "minor conflict" over trade.

According to Washington Post commentator Anna Fifield, although relations between Washington and Beijing have been cool for the past 18 months because of trade wars, many in the Chinese government still expect Trump to be re-elected next year. The US president may seem unpredictable, but Chinese officials consider his "barter" approach perhaps more agreeable than a presidential president, whether from the Democratic or the Republican party.

Trump's unfiltered tweets helped China a lot in the talks because he was "easy to read," former Chinese vice minister of commerce Long Yongtu said at a conference in Shenzhen earlier this month. . "We want Trump to be re-elected and would be delighted if that happens," he said.

Yan Xuetong, a professor of international relations at Tsinghua University in Beijing, also said that thanks to Trump, China now faces "the best strategic opportunity" since the Cold War. "Trump has weakened the US-led coalition system, helping to improve China's international environment," Yan explained.

Fifield commentators said governments around the world, from US allies like Australia and South Korea, to rivals like Iran and North Korea, had to adjust their strategy to Trump's unusual style. However, China is perhaps the most "stunned" country to the US president's position.

According to analysts, Beijing has underestimated Trump when he thought that he only needed to win quickly, but they did not expect his determination to rebalance trade relations and turn China into an enemy. US voter testimony. A source also said that Chinese leaders admitted not to anticipate their actions that made the bipartisan party in the US concerned.

However, after nearly two years of "trade war" and three years of Trump's rule, Chinese officials have learned the "art" of dealing with Trump. Moreover, Trump is said not to be opposed to China ideologically. "He is not harsh about Xinjiang or the South China Sea," a source from Beijing said.

Meanwhile, a Democratic president will almost certainly take a broader approach to China. Candidates running for the Democratic Party's 2020 White House condemn the country in a debate last week. Some candidates pledged to increase pressure on Beijing on Xinjiang or Hong Kong if elected.

"Trump does not seem to care and often does not solve issues about Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, freedom and opening up in the Indo-Pacific. If my judgment is correct, he will willing to bring these issues to discuss in talks with China, "said Elizabeth Economy, director of Asian studies at the Advisory Council of Foreign Relations Council of the US.

The ability is said to be reflected in Trump's implication not to sign a bill on Hong Kong passed by the US Congress amid trade negotiations with China. "We have to stand side by side with Hong Kong, but I also support President Xi Jinping," Trump said on November 22, adding that "it would be great" to reach a trade agreement with Beijing.

However, commentator Fifield said that China will not therefore "loose hands" with Trump. The evidence is that there has been no clear progress in promoting the signing of the first-phase trade agreement that the US President has high expectations.

Trump emphasized that Beijing does not have the necessary goodwill attitude in the negotiations and the country itself is under economic pressure, but Chinese leaders still maintain the "buy time" tactic. Analysts have assessed many clauses in the current agreement to benefit Beijing.

"Chinese officials will wonder why they should give the United States a comprehensive deal while the presidential election is approaching. If they give the US too much now, they know what to get out of exchange with Trump. in his second term? "said Paul Haenle, an adviser to Asia in the former administration of US presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Fifield said the trade conflict will only become more difficult for China as the negotiation process enters a new phase. Until then, the negotiators must discuss the core issues that have long worried the United States, such as accusing China of forcing foreign investors to transfer technology, intellectual property theft and the North Subsidies for state companies.

"As the 2020 election is nearing, the Trump administration is at risk of accepting a superficial agreement to own a record that attracts voters. more long-term issues in bilateral relations, "said Alison Szalwinski, an expert at the National Bureau of Asian Studies, USA.

By then, the US congress might actually be in a headache because they are reviewing about 25 bills and resolutions related to China. Congress and a number of government agencies, such as the Department of Defense and the State Department, have a relatively free right to criticize China on issues such as Xinjiang and the South China Sea, as long as they do not conflict with Trump's priorities. However, if Trump "nods" with Beijing, these moves are unlikely to continue.

While Trump is trying to stay in office for another four years, Xi has no term limit, meaning the Chinese president can agree to a first-phase deal to facilitate "time-grabbing". No need for extra concessions.

"Delaying the deal by 8, 9 months or a year is not a big deal for Xi, because he seems to be in power for the long term. Therefore, Xi is definitely calculating much further than the President. The US is now, "said China expert at the University of California Victor Shih.