As the U.S. election heats up, people in China are sharing their hopes and fears about a potential Trump or Harris presidency. From worries over Taiwan and trade to opinions on U.S. foreign policy, find out what Chinese citizens think about the global stakes of this race!
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00:00In Beijing's Ritan Park, the U.S. election is sparking conversations, and concerns.
00:05As tensions between China and the U.S. grow over Taiwan, trade, and world conflicts,
00:11many wonder, who would be better for China, Trump or Harris?
00:16Mr. Xiang, a retiree learning new dance moves, says what many are thinking,
00:20we don't want war. Peace is what we need.
00:24Mr. Meng, in his 70s, is hoping Trump will win.
00:28He believes Trump, despite his economic sanctions on China, is less likely to start wars.
00:34Trump wants deals, not conflict, he says.
00:37Biden, on the other hand, supports wars, like in Ukraine.
00:41And these sisters agree.
00:43They point out Trump's bold promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office.
00:49But not everyone is a fan.
00:51This father, out with his family, fears Trump's hardline stance on Taiwan could lead to conflict.
00:56I don't want my son to be forced into military service, he says.
01:01Meanwhile, young people like Lily and Anna express pride in their country,
01:05but also admire American culture, especially the Avengers and Taylor Swift.
01:1017-year-old Lucy dreams of studying in the U.S.
01:13She's excited about Harris, calling her candidacy a big step for gender equality.
01:18So, what does China really want from this U.S. election?
01:21Peace, stability, and maybe, a little more Captain America.
01:25What do you think?