{
  "id": 17890340,
  "title": "Could a midterm defeat tame Trump? Not on foreign policy, Chinese experts say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/could-a-midterm-defeat-tame-trump-not-on-foreign-policy-chinese",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T01:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261103/could-a-midterm-defeat-tame-trump-not-on-foreign-policy-chinese-experts-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese experts have cautioned that a potential lame-duck phase following the US midterm elections in November 3 may not prevent President Donald Trump from engaging in more transactional or risky foreign policy actions. They also express skepticism about the anticipated powerful Democratic wave, given the high-stakes nature of the contest. The US vote, which will determine control of the Congress, could lead to Trump and his Republican allies losing their full influence over the next two years. While polls suggest Democrats may gain control of the House of Representatives, the exact number of seats to be won remains uncertain. Even though Republican-held Senate seats are predominantly in traditionally conservative regions, Democrats must secure victories in Republican territories to achieve a sweeping majority. Chinese observers concur that the November midterms are likely to result in a divided government, raising doubts about expectations of a robust Democratic resurgence.",
  "summary": "A potential lame-duck phase may not deter US President Donald Trump from pursuing more \"transactional\" or \"risky\" foreign policy moves after the midterm elections, Chinese experts warn, while casting doubt on expectations of a powerful Democratic wave. Amid a season of high-stakes contests that could reshape global politics, the US vote on Tuesday stands out. The election, which will determine…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Could a midterm defeat tame Trump? Not on foreign policy, Chinese experts say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/could-a-midterm-defeat-tame-trump-not-on-foreign-policy-chinese",
        "published": "2026-11-01T14:00:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}