The Guardian view on the US, China and the rest: Trump is opening doors for Xi

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Donald Trump’s return to the White House is so far proving more nightmarish for US allies and friends than adversaries. China certainly doesn’t relish a trade war with the US, but it was better prepared than others for Mr Trump’s tariffs, and both sides appear to be leaving room for a potential deal. And, though China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is poised for worse to come, the second Trump term is bringing Beijing opportunities as well as problems. International respect for the US plummeted under his last administration. As the US president turns the screws on long-term partners, China is looking...