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Somewhat unexpectedly for many analysts, we notice currently some sharpening of the more or less permanently underlying psychological tensions between the United States and China. However, the pitch has become louder in recent days.<\/p>\n

This is not really a surprise. Market expectations were too high in a sense that the new president of the United States would behave less challenging in the eyes of the People\u2019s Republic \u2013 an interpretation I have been warning for in this blog right on the American election day (\u201c<\/em>Today, we do not know about the outcome of the American presidential election. We do not even know whether a possible President Biden would work for really improving relations to China \u2013 if yes probably not very quickly\u201d; <\/em>chinaresearch.se <\/u>from November 3, 2020). Besides, it should not be overlooked that Democratic administrations historically have proved more protectionist than Republican.<\/p>\n

The prominent role of psychology in both countries <\/strong><\/p>\n

The American psychology: <\/em>The recent violation by Chinese fighter planes of what the U.S. calls \u201cTaiwanese airspace\u201d is, of course, a strong verbal provocation for the Chinese political leaders. Taiwan as a part of the People\u2019s Republic is one of the most important issues for president Xi and his other leaders. Consequently, foreign governments are not welcome at all to regard Taiwan as some kind of independent. Furthermore, it should not be forgotten that the U.S. now considers China increasingly as a serious technological competitor. This is why the United States also under President Biden will keep quite some distance to China. He will not work ambitiously for fundamental improvements between the two strongest superpowers. Psychology plays a major role also in this context.<\/p>\n

The Chinese psychology: <\/em>The understanding of the Chinese position vis-\u00e0-vis the United States needs a lot of psychological application as well. Criticizing Beijing\u2019s Taiwan policy or favoring Taiwan from abroad is regarded as a no go. A second important obstacle for normal Sino-American relations can be found in the fact that China in 2021 is celebrating the 100th <\/sup>anniversary of the foundation of the Communist Party. American verbal interference cannot be accepted. Chinese leaders want to meet their people and the whole world from a position of strength.<\/p>\n

Here, the Chinese have a very important and prestigious event that does not allow for what the Chinese may call provocation or humiliation from the United States without reaction.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong>: There is no room for (visible) improvements of Sino-American political relations for the time being, contrary to market expectations only a few days ago. Psychology plays a prominent role also in this context.<\/p>\n

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Hubert Fromlet<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/em>Affiliate Professor at the School of Business and Economics, Linnaeus University
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