Discarding illusion, Chinese view US as it is
Wang Wen Published: Jan 18, 2021 05:04 PM
US President-elect Joe Biden speaks during a cabinet announcement event in Wilmington, Delaware. Biden introduced a seasoned national security team he said was prepared to resume US leadership in the world after the departure of President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP
US president-elect Joe Biden is waiting for the Senate to confirm his advisors and cabinet nominees - particularly those involved in key positions. Packed with diplomatic and security elites who are familiar with China, the new cabinet has an unprecedented understanding of China.
The secretary of state nominee Antony Blinken is a professional diplomat who has dealt with many Chinese officials. Treasury nominee Janet Yellen, former chair of the Federal Reserve, is familiar with many senior Chinese financial officials.