Hours after being elected as the next US President, the Chinese Communist Party backed-newspaper put out an editorial on Thursday doubting Donald Trump's presidential capabilities saying it was highly unlikely that he would live up to his campaign promises.

The editorial, entitled China Strong Enough to Cope with Trump Victory and was published on the Global Times website, sent out mixed messages on the recent win of US President-elect Donald Trump.

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On the one hand, the editorial took a swipe on the New York billionaire's apparent brashness and on his brand of politics saying he was not bold enough to implement major changes in the United States, while, on the other hand, the commentary  expressed optimism that the Trump government would work hand in hand with Beijing, which the article said the outgoing President Obama did not do.

Shock

The editorial also took a shot at Trump's win saying whatever his foreign and domestic policies will be will not compare to the shock brought on by his victory around the world.

The editorial said that despite the President-elect's plans to craft US domestic and foreign policies, the move would be in no match to the shock his election has generated around the world.

"He probably will not make any drastic changes in the short-term, and it is highly likely that he will not live up to his campaign promises. He is not as bold enough to really change the country," part of the editorial read.

The Global Times said Trump will have a hard time unifying the American people, many of whom still refuse to recognize him as their president. Also, US allies across the world will pressure Washington to restrain Trump from isolationism.

Foreign policy

The commentary said that the recent US elections have divided the American people noting the refusal of many Americans to accept Trump as the new US President. At the rate things are going, the political piece said it was unlikely that a unified America would happen very soon.

The newspaper said the biggest uncertainty that lies following Trump's victory is his foreign policy. It said that future Sino-US ties as well as Russia-US relationships will have a significant effect on the international community.

Trump's earlier campaign promise that he would focus on the return to US economic interests might lead to economic conflict between the two sides.

"The new president lacks diplomatic experience. His much touted business experience will in some form penetrate future US foreign policy," according to the newspaper.

The editorial added that "Sino-US relations may see dramatic renegotiations, including sharpened conflicts of interests."

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