Chinese Media Provide Detailed Coverage of US Presidential Election 'Chaos'

Contradictions in US Democratic Values Revealed
Chinese Media Issue Year-End Black Swan Warnings

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Major Chinese media outlets have focused on reporting Donald Trump's lawsuit to halt vote counting, providing detailed coverage of the U.S. presidential election situation.

Chinese state-run media such as Global Times and Sina.com reported on the 5th that President Trump filed lawsuits to stop vote counting in the key battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania, stating that the U.S. presidential election has fallen into confusion.

Chinese media reported that President Trump not only filed lawsuits to halt vote counting but also demanded a recount in Wisconsin, where candidate Joe Biden won, covering the U.S. vote counting situation.

These media outlets also added, "Candidate Biden has already secured 264 electoral votes, bringing him close to victory," while "President Trump has only secured 214 votes."

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The Global Times also criticized the chaos surrounding the U.S. presidential election in an editorial on the same day, saying it contradicts democratic values.

The Global Times pointed out, "The United States is regarded as a model of democracy," adding, "Those who lose elections should remain calm, accept the results, and work to develop the country, but these days, such behavior is not seen in the U.S."

The Global Times emphasized, "We have witnessed how the U.S. has become more divided over the past four years," and "There is even a surge in gun owners arming themselves in preparation for the aftermath following the election."

The newspaper continued, "Disputes and confusion between specific candidates, and refusal to accept election results, are things that happen in developing countries with unstable political conditions," criticizing, "Such things have not happened in countries like the United States."

The Global Times also warned, "The uncertainty in the U.S. will impact international relations and the global economy, and the world must prepare for a 'Black Swan' event by the end of this year."

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