President Donald Trump’s foreign policy direction could have lasting effects on America’s alliances and global leadership, and it could also speed up the shift to a multipolar world where China plays a bigger role.That is according to Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai.Speaking at a seminar hosted by the university on Tuesday, Wu said the Trump administration was “reshaping US foreign policy” – and it could be a turning point for the country as it prepares to mark 250 years since its founding.
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America at 250: how Trump’s foreign policy is redefining the US story
Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, stated that President Donald Trump's foreign policy is reshaping US foreign policy and could have lasting effects. Speaking at a university seminar on Tuesday, Wu suggested this shift might be a turning point for the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary.
Vanessa CaiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, stated that President Donald Trump's foreign policy is reshaping US foreign policy and could have lasting effects. Speaking at a university seminar on Tuesday, Wu suggested this shift might be a turning point for the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary. According to Wu, Trump's policies could impact America's alliances and global leadership. Furthermore, he believes these actions could accelerate the transition to a multipolar world, where China is expected to play a more significant role.
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The Trump administration is reshaping US foreign policy.
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Trump’s foreign policy could speed up the shift to a multipolar world where China plays a bigger role.
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Trump’s foreign policy direction could have lasting effects on America’s alliances and global leadership.
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Trump's foreign policy could be a turning point for the US as it prepares to mark 250 years since its founding.
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