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\"'China and the US have had many serious frictions and tensions after 1979, but no US president or president-elect has dared challenge the one-China policy. If Trump dares risk destabilizing the bilateral relationship, he will receive the strongest reaction from China which includes withdrawing its ambassador from the US, economic sanctions and military action.Since the consequences are extremely unimaginable, I believe Trump is talking nonsense again.'\" - Shi Yinhong, Director, Center for American Studies, Renmin University<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"How should China respond to Trump's Taiwan card?\" <\/strong><\/a>Global Times<\/em>. December 12, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
Four Chinese experts discuss how China should deal with President-elect Trump's recent telephone call with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"'One China' policy cannot be used for bargaining.\" <\/strong><\/a>Global Times.<\/em> December 12, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
\"The One China policy is not for selling. Trump thinks that everything can be valued and, as long as his leverage is strong enough, he can sell or buy. If a price can be put on the US Constitution, will the American people sell their country's constitution and implement the political systems of Saudi Arabia or Singapore? Trump needs to learn to handle foreign affairs modestly, especially the China-US relationship. More importantly, a hard struggle against Trump is needed to let him know that China and other world powers cannot be easily taken advantage of. If Trump gave up the One China policy, publicly supported Taiwan independence and wantonly sold weapons to Taiwan, China would have no grounds to partner with Washington on international affairs and contain forces hostile to the US. In response to Trump's provocations, Beijing could offer support, even military assistance to US foes.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"Proper responses to Trump's provocations.\"<\/strong><\/a> Global Times<\/em>. December 6, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
Several Chinese experts weigh in on how China should respond to President-elect Donald Trump's phone call with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and subsequent tweets he sent over Twitter critiquing China.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"China urges US to honor one-China policy.\"<\/strong><\/a> Shanghai Daily<\/em>. December 5, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
\"'We urge the relevant US side to honor the commitment to the one-China policy as well as the three Sino-US joint communiques, and cautiously and properly handle Taiwan-related issues to avoid any unnecessary disturbance to the bigger picture of Sino-US relations.'\" - Geng Shuang, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"Commentary: Petty moves won't affect big picture of China-US relationship.\"<\/strong><\/a> Hua Yiwen. People's Daily<\/em>. December 5, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
\"Given that Trump hasn\u2019t yet been inaugurated, this incident can be counted as nothing buta despicable and petty move. Nevertheless, political influencers in both the U.S. andTaiwan intend to blow it out of portion. DPP, pro independence citizens and U.S. conservatives couldn\u2019t wait to resume the old ruse of 'manipulating Taiwan to influenceChina.' Based on the tweets that Trump posted after the phone call, it seems he didn\u2019t realize howserious the consequences were. Many more \u201cpetty moves\u201d are likely to occur underTrump\u2019s watch if the situation continues unchecked. Instead, it is necessary to emphasizethe common sense in the bilateral relationship between China and the U.S.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"Trump wants to treat China as a fat lamb...Forget about it!\" <\/strong><\/a>Global Times<\/em>. December 5, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
\"Trump's reckless remarks against a major power show his lack of experience in diplomacy. He may have overestimated the power of the US. He may have already been obsessed with the power he is about to have a grip on, and wishes the whole world should follow his lead. He may also believe that if China, the biggest power after the US, is awed by Washington, it will solve all other problems. No matter what Trump thinks, China must be determined to upset his unreasonable requests at his early time in office, and fight back if his moves harm China's interests, regardless of the consequences to the dynamics of the Sino-US relationship. If China behaves soft-heartedly for the greater good of the bilateral ties, it will only embolden Trump to be more aggressive.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"Trump will in time learn not to cross China.\"<\/strong> <\/a>Wu Xinbo. Global Times<\/em>. December 5, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
\"For the moment, Trump may have failed to take the Taiwan question seriously or realize the sensitivity over the issue from the experience of his predecessors. However, if he ever makes an effort to promote US-Taiwan military relations or increase arms sales to the island, the mainland will without doubt oppose strongly. By then, a fierce competition between Beijing and Washington will be inevitable and Trump will be bound to comprehend what former US presidents have understood long before - the Taiwan question is far too sensitive and the bottom line set by the Chinese side can never be crossed.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"Talk to Trump, punish Tsai administration.\"<\/strong> <\/a>Global Times<\/em>. December 4, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
\"China should understand Trump has two faces. On the one hand, he is bluffing and unpredictable, and on the other, he has no plan to overturn international relationships, and will focus on US internal affairs to \"make America great again.\" China should become skillful and tactful in dealing with the Trump government. China has solemnly protested about Trump's recklessness, and it should do more. It is inappropriate to target Trump since he is still a president-elect. China can punish the Tsai administration, as a way to convey a message to Trump. The Chinese mainland can let Taiwan lose one or two diplomatic allies as a punishment as well as a warning. The mainland can also strengthen its military deployment based on Anti-Secession Law against Taiwan in case of its independence.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"FM: Trump-Tsai phone call will not change one-China situation.\" <\/strong><\/a>China Daily.<\/em> December 3, 2016<\/li><\/ul>
\"'I believe the call will not change the one-China policy the US has been observing over many years.'\" - Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister<\/p><\/blockquote>\n