America's China Paradox: What Left Wing Democrats Mean for Sino US Relations A growing consensus among American foreign policymakers has long held that US policy on China is driven by a bipartisan consensus: tough on trade, hawkish on security, and united against Chinese aggression.
However, with progressive Democrats increasingly dominant in party primaries, this narrative may be about to change.
Historically, American foreign policy on China has become polarized along party lines, with Republicans taking a hardline stance against Beijing's alleged aggressions and Democrats being more circumspect in their approach.