The damage caused by Donald Trump to the United States’ reputation is creating opportunities for China, particularly with regards to Taiwan, according to a retired senior colonel from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Speaking to the Guardian in Beijing, Zhou Bo said that Trump was damaging the US’s reputation “more than all of his predecessors combined”.

“By the end of his second term, I believe America’s global image will simply become more tarnished, its international standing will just go down further,” Zhou said. The people of Taiwan “know that America is going down”, which “might affect their mentality” with regards to China.

  • @mlg
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    9 hours ago

    vows to tariff war against China

    tariffs Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan upon entering office

    Can’t tell if successful Russian/Chinese operation, or Trump is just mega stupid lol.

    • @cley_faye
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      It’s easier to do damage from the inside by manipulating stupid people, I guess.

      • @FilthyHookerSpit
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        As a person? Yes

        As a politician? Arguably no since he’s not the one making decisions.

        Hes so very clearly nothing but a figure head. His boss in Russia, the heritage foundation and their billionaire backers are commanding him. The fuckin guy was told to shut up by a child, in the white house while Elon was behind the desk answering questions. I think part of the game plan is to make America look as dumb/inept as possible and it is working beautifully.