Trump to Announce New China Policies

The transcript discusses the potential implications of Donald Trump's upcoming press conference, focusing on the status of Hong Kong's autonomy and its impact on US-China relations. It explores the range of options available to Trump, from sanctions to revoking Hong Kong's special trading status. The conversation also touches on the US-China trade deal, highlighting skepticism about the progress of phase two negotiations. The discussion concludes with an examination of the strategic levers the US might consider in its dealings with China.

What is one of the potential actions Trump might take regarding Hong Kong?

• Provide financial aid to Hong Kong

• Establish a new embassy in Hong Kong

• Revoking Hong Kong's special trading status

• Increase tourism to Hong Kong

How is Hong Kong's status different from the rest of China?

• It has a special carve-out that separates it from China's regulations

• It is governed by a different political party

• It uses a different currency

• It has a different time zone

What could be a consequence of changing Hong Kong's special status?

• Hong Kong's operations may no longer function as they currently do

• Hong Kong will become a new country

• Hong Kong will adopt a new language

• Hong Kong will merge with Taiwan

What is the current status of the phase one trade deal between the US and China?

• It has been replaced by phase two

• It is continuing as planned

• It has been canceled

• It is on hold indefinitely

Why is there skepticism about phase two of the trade deal?

• Phase two has been deemed unnecessary

• The US has already completed phase two

• There is a lack of interest from China

• The US is using conflicting strategies with China