Trump Is Recruiting a Team of China Hawks. So Why Is Beijing Relieved?

President-elect Donald Trump is assembling a team of China hawks, including Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz, who are known for their tough stance on China. While Beijing views these appointments as unfavorable, they are relieved that individuals like Mike Pompeo and Robert O'Brien, who are considered more threatening, are not part of the cabinet lineup. The Chinese government is preparing for heightened economic tensions with the U.S. and is seeking to counterbalance the influence of China hard-liners in Trump's team by engaging with American business leaders like Elon Musk. [Extracted from the article]