A Biden administration could herald smoother US-China relations, say Chinese experts

Joe Biden waves on stage at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware, on Aug 19, 2020. PHOTO: AFP
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BEIJING - A United States led by former vice-president Joe Biden would be more predictable and smoother for China to deal with, Chinese experts have said, even though they expect a Biden administration to continue taking a tough line on Beijing.

They point out that compared with current President Donald Trump, Mr Biden would likely be more rational and return to high-level dialogue with China.

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