Be wary of risk from the left-right battle

Since Donald Trump moved into the White House last month, he has targeted not just China but also immediate neighbors Canada and Mexico, as well as allies across the pond in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Countries worldwide have been hit by his policies such as increased tariffs or demands for increased military spending and many of them harbor deep resentment toward the US president.

The sentiment extends to within the United States, where many wealthy individuals and celebrities historically opposed him.

One example is Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg, who blocked Trump's Facebook account during the past four years but reinstated it after his re-election. Similarly, the US media, which heavily criticized Trump during his first term - blaming him for the Capitol Hill insurrection and even accusing him of treason - has now softened its tone.

The question remains: despite the criticism and opposition, how did he manage to become president again? Moreover, recent polls show his approval rating during the first month of his new term has reached up to 53 percent.

This reflects the fact that while many global leaders and wealthy elites disapprove of him, his policies resonate with ordinary citizens.

Additionally, right-wing or far-right forces like Trump's have been on the rise in recent months.

This includes Germany's far-right party, Alternative for Germany.

Over the past 10 to 20 years, most governments worldwide have been dominated by left-wing parties. However, geopolitical risks have continued to escalate, and the gap between the rich and the poor has widened.

As a result, many voices criticize left-wing parties for their calls for love and inclusivity, labeling them as "hypocritical" and accusing them of merely protecting their own interests.

Regardless of whether one supports left-wing or right-wing forces, it is clear that the political climate is undergoing significant changes.

The current landscape is far more complex than just a Sino-US trade war.

It is a struggle between left- and right-wing ideologies, as well as a conflict between the lower classes and the super-rich.

The risks these confrontations pose to global geopolitics should not be underestimated.

Andrew Wong is a veteran independent commentator