Chinese Expert: "US Republicans Seem to Have Abandoned Trump... Vice President Pence Also Missing"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Chinese experts on American politics suggest that the Republican Party appears to be distancing itself from President Donald Trump, as Vice President Mike Pence is notably absent despite Trump's refusal to concede the election. They view this as evidence that the Republican Party has already abandoned President Trump.

According to the Chinese state media Global Times on the 7th, Jin Chanlong, Deputy Director of the School of International Relations at Renmin University of China, stated in an interview with Global Times, "Although President Trump plans to file lawsuits, the Republican Party distancing itself from him signals failure." He added, "Vice President Mike Pence was nowhere to be seen at President Trump's press conference. This could be evidence that the Republican Party has already abandoned President Trump." Analysts believe that it will be difficult for Trump to lead a legal battle without the party's support, given the Republican Party's current distancing from him.

Sun Yi, a professor at Fudan University and an expert in American politics and international relations, predicted, "While some supporters may stage protests in certain areas due to President Trump's refusal to concede, widespread nationwide chaos is unlikely." He explained, "Some Trump supporters are merely engaging in sectarian and anti-intellectual propaganda, using old tricks." He further noted, "This is the first time that almost all political forces in the U.S. political system, except the military, are involved in the election." He stated, "This turmoil presents an unprecedented opportunity for Chinese people and scholars to study and observe the problems of modern American democracy."

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