- India,
- 17-Jan-2025 01:00 AM IST
US-China News: Donald Trump will take oath as the President of America on January 20, and with this new discussions have started on the foreign policy of his administration. Many speculations are being made especially about America's relations with China. Meanwhile, Trump's newly appointed National Security Advisor (NSA) Mike Waltz has given some important indications in this regard, which seems to clear the situation regarding the foreign policy approach.Strategy to avoid confrontation with ChinaMike Waltz said during a session at the US Institute of Peace (USIP) that the Trump administration will try to avoid confrontation with the Communist Party of China. Waltz said, "The newly elected president believes that we can avoid confrontation with China because they need our markets." His statement reflects America's policy of prioritizing trade interests, in which an attempt will be made to maintain a balance in relations with China keeping in mind national security.Seeing India as an important partnerWaltz also indicated during this session that the Trump administration will see India as an important partner. He said, "I will refer to India as an important partner in the future." Along with this, Sullivan also agreed with Waltz and said that a good China strategy is a good Asia strategy, which will take into account the difficult challenges that China will face in the future.Indication of strengthening relations with IndiaWaltz also said that he has been the chairman of the 'America-India Caucus' in the past, and he underlined his commitment to India. Sullivan also acknowledged Waltz's popularity in India and said that people there love the 'India Caucus', which indicates that relations with India will be strengthened under the Trump administration.ConclusionRelations between China and India will be important for the Trump administration. The policy of avoiding confrontation with China and strengthening partnership with India indicates maintaining a balance in America's relations with both countries. These will be important aspects of foreign policy in Trump's second term, which will shape America's position in the global perspective.