If the Democrats win control of Congress in America’s midterm elections it could bring “renewed volatility” to relations with China, a veteran Chinese diplomat has warned.“The results [of the 2026 midterms] … are likely to have a profound impact on the stability of China-us-relations" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="126944" data-entity-type="event">China-US relations,” said Bian Qingzu, former secretary general of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.Founded in 1954, the association has long been a conduit to foster non-governmental exchanges with other countries that have paved the way for official contacts.
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WED · 2026-06-10 · 11:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0610-83261
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US midterms could bring ‘renewed volatility’ to China ties, veteran diplomat warns
A veteran Chinese diplomat, Bian Qingzu, has warned that the upcoming US midterm elections could lead to increased volatility in China-US relations. Bian, former secretary general of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, stated that the election results are likely to significantly impact the stability of these relations.
Orange WangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-10 · 11:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A veteran Chinese diplomat, Bian Qingzu, has warned that the upcoming US midterm elections could lead to increased volatility in China-US relations. Bian, former secretary general of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, stated that the election results are likely to significantly impact the stability of these relations. The association, established in 1954, has historically facilitated non-governmental exchanges that have aided official contacts. The diplomat's comments suggest a concern that a Democratic victory in Congress could alter the dynamics of the bilateral relationship.
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The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries was founded in 1954.
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Bian Qingzu is a veteran Chinese diplomat and former secretary general of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
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The association has been a conduit for fostering non-governmental exchanges that paved the way for official contacts.
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The results of the 2026 midterms are likely to profoundly impact the stability of China-US relations.
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US midterm election results could bring renewed volatility to China-US relations.
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