Will US midterm results lead to disruption in Washington’s ties with China?

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A Chinese U.S.-studies expert said the U.S. midterm election results are unlikely to cause a disruptive change in relations between Washington and Beijing. He noted potential volatility over Taiwan, while congressional control could still affect the bilateral relationship.

Follow the SCMP’s live coverage here: High voter turnout as first US midterm results test Trump’s grip on Congress The United States’ midterm elections are unlikely to deliver a “disruptive” shock to relations between Beijing and Washington despite potential volatility over the issue of Taiwan, according to a prominent Chinese expert in US studies. Chen Dongxiao, president of the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, said any shift in the make-up of the US Congress would mainly...