Trump’s power politics is paving the way to a G2 world order with China

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Richard HeydarianJanuary 29, 2026 at 01:30 PM

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At Davos, President Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling a potential interest in finalizing a trade deal. This contrasts with Trump's strained relationships with European allies, despite ongoing negotiations regarding Greenland and the persistence of NATO. Trump's foreign policy suggests a possible shift towards a G2 world order with the US and China, acknowledging China's growing influence in technology and manufacturing. The US National Security Strategy avoids explicitly labeling China as a rival, and the national defense strategy encourages allies to take the lead on regional threats. Trump's approach prioritizes American interests through coercive diplomacy, reflecting a departure from traditional multilateral alliances.

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Venezuela 30% NATO 40% Arctic 40% Davos 40% Greenland ×250% TikTok 50% Europeans 50% Washington 60% Xi Jinping ×380% Donald Trump ×790% United States ×690% China ×590%

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us-china relations 90% g2 world order 80% donald trump 70% xi jinping 60% foreign policy 50% american hegemony 50% trade deal 50% geopolitical rivalry 40% great power rivalry 40%

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