Editor's note: On the evening of July 22, delegations from Texas, California and other states met to confirm their support for Harris. As of the evening, Harris had received far more support than she needed to get the party nomination, according to the Associated Press. There is an argument that if Harris becomes Trump's running opponent, she may propose a tougher China policy to improve her odds. During her tenure as vice president and senator, Harris expressed views on a number of China-related issues, which is no different from Biden's foreign policy, and has not shown any unique policy vision. The South China Morning Post, Voice of United States and other media have summarized and predicted Harris's foreign policy, and the 14th issue of the "Regional Country Dynamics" column of Chongyang of the National People's Congress has compiled and published the above reports as follows:
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Harris's views on United States policy toward China
Published: July 22, 2024
Published by United States: Voice of America (Voice of America)
作者：Legu Zhang
Original link:
https://www.voanews.com/a/a-look-at-harris-views-on-u-s-policy-toward-china/7709060.html
United States Vice President ·Kamala Harris has yet to officially receive the Democratic nomination, but she has the support of Biden and several senior Democrats after United States President Joe · Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. Analysts agree that if she is chosen by the Democrats and defeats Trump as president, Harris is likely to continue the Biden administration's foreign policy, including one of the most influential relationships — with China. Harris, a former senator from United States and California attorney general, began as vice president, and many analysts considered her a novice in foreign policy. During her three-and-a-half-year tenure as vice president, she visited 19 countries and met with more than 150 foreign leaders, according to the White House website. The Voice of United States compiled some of Harris's remarks on China policy during her tenure as vice president and earlier as a United States senator.
U.S.-China economic and trade relations
In September 2023, Harris traveled to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, to attend the ASEAN Summit. After the meeting, she spoke about U.S.-China relations and Indo-Pacific policy on Colombia's "Face the Nation" program. "United States' policy is not to decouple from China, it's to de-risk, to understand the situation," she said. "United States is not trying to pull out of the Chinese market, it's about securing United States' interests and making sure that we're leading the way in setting the rules, not following the rules of other countries," Harris said. ”
Singing about the decline of China's economy
In an interview with Face the Nation, she said: "It's no secret that China is experiencing economic problems. "You'll find — in my conversations with United States business leaders, of course — that they're looking to the future in terms of capital investment and considering which countries are adopting practices that adhere to the rule of law, international rules and norms, so that there will be some stability to make long-term investments." China may not be the best option. ”
International Aid
During a visit to Africa in March 2023, at a press conference with Zambian President Ha·kainde Hichilema, Harris reiterated her call for "meaningful debt relief for Zambia from all bilateral official creditors." At the same time, it claims that the strengthening of the United States presence in Africa "has nothing to do with China."
U.S.-China relations
Harris's first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was at the 2022 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok, where she held brief talks with Xi and stressed the importance of maintaining "open lines of communication to manage the competition between our two countries in a responsible manner."
The Taiwan question
In a September 2022 meeting with Korea President Yoon Seok-yeol, Harris reiterated that United States will continue to support the Taiwan authorities and oppose any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo. Harris stressed that efforts to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are important elements of a free and open India-Pacific region, the White House said. During a visit to Japan that same month, she said aboard the destroyer USS Howard at Yokosuka Naval Base: "We have witnessed disturbing behavior in the East and South China Seas, as well as recent provocations from across the Taiwan Strait." ”
South China Sea issue
Last year, Harris said on "Face the Nation," "We've been very clear on the South China Sea that we're with the Philippines." On Sunday, China and the Philippines reached an agreement on managing maritime differences, focusing on the principles and practices that the Philippines needs to abide by when providing basic supplies to its personnel stationed on warships stationed at Ren'ai Jiao in China's Spratly Islands and illegally stranded for long periods of time.
Hong Kong-related bills
During her tenure as a senator from California in United States, Harris actively pushed for legislation to defend so-called "human rights in Hong Kong." In 2019, she co-sponsored the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act with Republican Sen·ator Marco Rubio to promote so-called "human rights in Hong Kong" and sanction officials involved in what she says "undermines Hong Kong's fundamental freedoms and autonomy." The bill was later signed into law by then-President Donald · Trump.
Xinjiang-related bills
Harris also co-sponsored and instrumented the passage of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019, which became United States law in 2020.
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If Kamala · Harris wins the presidency,
Will United States' China policy be tougher?
With Joe · Biden stepping out of the race and endorsing his vice president, Kamala Harris, observers believe the two men will not differ significantly on foreign policy.
Published: July 22, 2024
Published by: South China Morning Post by Kawala XieOriginal link: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3271456/expect-same-china-policy-us-if-kamala-harris-wins-white-house-or-worse-analysts United States President Joe Biden (Joe Biden) abruptly withdrew from the race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris · what analysts believe paved the way for Kamala · Harris to run for president. But they said there was uncertainty about whether Kamara · Harris would win the Democratic nomination because of their mixed record in political office. Zhuang Jiaying, an expert on U.S.-China relations at the National University of Singapore, said he expects Harris to follow Biden's China policy. "The Harris administration's China policy is likely to be more coherent and systematic...... She has been talking about China's 'human rights issues'. Harris is seen as tough on issues such as Chinese human rights and the United States' Indo-Pacific strategy. She stepped up engagement with United States partners in the Indo-Pacific region and pledged United States commitment to helping counter China's military activities in the South China Sea. In 2022, she met with Lai Qingde, then deputy leader of China's Taiwan region, at the inauguration ceremony of Honduras President Xiumara ·Castro, and generously stated that she would continue to support Honduras United States, and also expressed her support for United States's CHIPS and Science Act to compete with China's semiconductor industry. Shen Dingli, an international relations analyst based in Shanghai, said it was unclear how Harris would be different in her foreign policy on the international stage, as she mostly responded to Biden's foreign policy on the international stage. However, to improve her chances of victory in a fierce election campaign, Harris is likely to propose a tougher China policy, including higher tariffs on Chinese products, similar to what former President Donald · Trump did. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of more than 60 percent on all Chinese goods and up to 200 percent on Chinese electric vehicles if re-elected. Under the Biden administration, Chinese electric vehicles already face 100% tariffs, which were part of the $18 billion worth of tariffs imposed on China in May. "Harris will be tougher than Biden to compete with Trump...... Next, she will tell Biden's audience and the Democrats that she can target China harsher than other Democratic candidates. Shen Dingli said. He also believes that even with Harris, the Democrats will not be able to win in November because Harris is less likely to defeat Trump than Biden. "The Democratic Party is facing two crises, one is the party platform and the other is the lack of talent," he said. He added that the Democrats' border and immigration policies are driving voters away. Harris was entrusted with the task of resolving United States' border issues as soon as she took office, but her efforts have been criticized for their lack of results. More than 2.4 million illegal immigrants crossed the United States border from Mexico in fiscal year 2023, a 40% increase from 2021, according to the House Homeland Security Committee of the United States Congress. Einar Tangen, a senior fellow ·at the Taihe think tank, a Beijing-based think tank, said Mr. Biden's withdrawal was the best option for Democrats to improve their electoral success, but said he doubted Harris could be a capable leader because of her poor record at home. "She's not well-known...... She can't really deal with any major policy moves. Her background is not outstanding. Tangen said. I think if the Democrats really want to beat Donald · Trump...... They need a moderate 'Republican'. It is unclear where she stands. "During her tenure as California Attorney General in 2014, Harris approved a controversial law that made it a misdemeanor to steal items valued at less than $950. Her leadership style has also raised questions, with a reported employee exodus from her office in 2021. On China policy, Tangen said Harris did not show any unique policy vision as vice president because her views were "no different" from Biden's. In light of previous reports that Harris is at odds with her staff, Tangen wonders how many of the diplomats in Biden's cabinet, who are responsible for China policy· Antony Blinken and ·Kurt Campbell, are willing to work with her. While Biden was quick to endorse Harris on Sunday, top Democrats such as former President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nan·cy Pelosi have remained silent. The Democrats will announce their presidential candidates at next month's National Convention.
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Previous news: Joe · Biden withdrew from the race,
Kamala · Harris joins the campaign
Published: July 21, 2024 Published by: The National Interest, United States Author: Jacob HeilbrunnOriginal link: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/jacob-heilbrunn/joe-biden-quits-and-kamala-harris-enters-ring-211957 Biden withdraws from the election, but Trump may not get his long-cherished wish to sit on the presidency. His campaign has been working to portray President Joe · Biden as an old fool who can't be re-elected — and it turned out to be even more successful than they thought. On Sunday, Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the race and backing Vice President Kamala · Harris in his presidential candidacy. This is the first time since 1968 that a sitting president has refused to run for re-election. By bowing to the inevitable, Biden not only cemented his political legacy, but also ensured a real battle for the end. Biden-backed Harris is likely ready to face off against Trump. While she often stumbled at the start of her tenure as vice president, she has shown a more sophisticated style of speech in recent television interviews, including in the immediate aftermath of Biden's disastrous debate with Trump, where she tried to shift the focus from Biden to Trump's resume. Harris, a former California prosecutor and senator, has had a smooth political career. She herself ran for president in 2020 and lost, but there is no shame in that. Other candidates, including Biden, Ronald · Reagan and Richard · Nixon, have all run more than once before they succeeded. When Biden picked Harris as his vice president, he recognized that generational change was key to the future of the Democratic Party. Today, Harris is running for president, in stark contrast to Trump. Many of Trump's accusations against Biden could be used as "boomerangs" to attack himself: he is too old, too old, physically and mentally challenged, and so on. The addition of J.D. Vance will not help Mr. Trump, at least in wooing minority voters, who have been a big part of Mr. Trump's campaign. Trump wants Vance to help him in the Midwestern district. But Harris is likely to choose Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro · as her running mate. Other rumoured candidates include Senator Mark · Kelly and North Carolina Gov. Ro·y Cooper. Trump will see Harris as a continuation of the Biden administration's failures in foreign and domestic policy. The question for Harris will be whether she can not only defend Biden's legacy, but also go on the offensive. She can use low interest rates and record-low unemployment as an advantage. In addition, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates in September, and the stock market is also set to hit a record high. At the same time, Harris will lash out at Trump on issues such as gun control, abortion and the "2025 Plan." She has been relentlessly attacking the Heritage Foundation's blueprint for Mr. Trump's second term, which Mr. Trump has recently been unequivocally denying. If Biden hadn't pulled out of the race, Trump would almost certainly have won a landslide victory in November. Biden's decision may have cost him that opportunity. Trump remains an elusive, aggressive figure on the campaign trail, but he's never met a political opponent as tenacious and aggressive as Harris. Now, the presidential campaign has just begun. ❈Note: The above articles only represent the author's views and are for research reference. The contents of many United States bills mentioned in the article seriously interfere in China's internal affairs, wantonly slander the human rights situation of Chinese, and maliciously attack the Chinese government, exposing the ugly face of the US side in disregard of facts and reversing black and white.
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