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The possibility of a leadership change also raises questions about China's future direction—will the country ease its autocratic policies, or will it double down on centralization of power? The current instability hints at a potential turbulence that could ripple through the global geopolitical scene.
US-China Relations and the TikTok Issue
Meanwhile, the United States continues to grapple with its complex relationship with China. A focal point has been TikTok, the viral social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance, which has raised national security concerns in the US. President Trump recently indicated that he has a deal in the works to have TikTok sold to an American buyer, with talks reportedly set to intensify soon.