Despite the world`s innumerable response to Trump`s election to the US president, we have not heard any substantial response from China, the world`s second-largest power.
What does China think? The only response now is a congratulatory call from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Trump six days later.
In addition, it is from various aspects of China`s conflicting statements and rumors.
And some dramatic performances from the highly democratic state-run Global Times.
These include a gloating cartoon: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sweated as he saw the slot machine`s hands pointing to Trump.
Trump, who has criticised Japan for enjoying free American security for the past 30 years, could open a rift between Washington and Tokyo.
This is a good thing for Beijing to dream come true.
One of China`s greatest hopes is the collapse of America`s alliance system in Asia.
Another contribution from the Global Times: it threatens China to retaliate against the United States on a massive scale if Trump implements his campaign pledge to impose a 45 percent tariff on Chinese imports.
But China`s true thinking about Trump, like what`s happening in the Zhongnanhai wall, remains a mystery.
But in last week`s annual China-Australia dialogue did reveal some information.
The 16-member delegation from Australia was led by former Finance Minister Peter Costello.
China`s lineup consists of former Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing`s current and former government officials, civilian and military officers, as well as businessmen and academics.
The meeting was based on (Chatham House) rules, so I can tell you what to say, but I can`t say who said it.
Overall, China`s view is that, despite a lot of uncertainty, the result is not too bad for China.
We are told that the United States is suffering from excessive expansion.
"A long-term over-expansion force pursues global monopoly advantage. It is politically, economically and financially unsustainable. "
According to a senior Chinese figure, Trump "wants to focus more on solving domestic problems, and I think that`s right."
If the United States enters a period of contraction, it will give China room to pursue its goals.
As for Trump`s trade threat, "he`s a businessman, and I`m pretty sure he`ll consider the pros and cons," because "nobody wants to get involved in a trade war."
"lobbyists will put pressure on him and Congress will try to adjust."
For a country that does not allow shared democracy, China is interested in watching how it is achieved in the United States.
"after entering the White House, he will adjust his policies to better serve the interests of the United States."
"so we have to wait and see how they will change the rebalancing policy."
Asked how Beijing views changes in the security framework in the Asia-Pacific region, a delegate said, "the biggest security framework since World War II has been the US system of allies in East Asia."
"this is a network of military alliances."
"from the point of view of China, our feelings are certainly different from those of Australia or other American allies."
"the American system is not enough. It led to disputes and incidents. We need to add other options to achieve common security. "
"China is of the view that this problem has not yet been resolved. In his 2014 speech, President Xi called for another security framework in the region. "
"We don`t have a mature proposal. Of course, we will not replace the United States. "
"We don`t have the ability, and America`s allies don`t want us to do that."
Any new framework needs to be inclusive and may need to be multi-layered.
Australia has been warned not to stand with Washington against Beijing at a time when Trump is likely to take a tough approach to China.
"the cooperation between China and Australia has reached a critical moment," they said.
"We want the American factor to be properly addressed," one representative said.
The 12-nation TPP has been confirmed by Trump to give up, a lesson that "the United States only cares about its own interests."
Another representative said: "the dispute between the United States and China should not automatically become a difference between China and Australia."
"you need to take care of China`s interests and at the same time develop a relationship that is rooted in the United States."
The third delegate was more direct, saying that "economic relations alone cannot sustain bilateral relations."
Strategic and military tensions could threaten the entire relationship.
Nevertheless, there is a very moving harmony between the representatives of the two countries.
Both sides have repeatedly reiterated that China and Australia are not despite the fact that both the United States and Europe have abandoned the agenda of free trade and investment.
The two countries can be called the model of the world.
