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Why US-China relations will be difficult regardless of whether Harris or Trump wins the presidency. Harvey Weinstein is being treated for cancer. And LeBron James and his son Bronny could make NBA history tonight.

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Relations between the US and China are expected to be rocky no matter who is in the White House

Harris or Trump? With Election Day still two weeks away, the question hangs over the U.S. while other countries watch from afar. Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed no preference for the outcome. But experts said there may be a slight preference among Chinese officials for Vice President Kamala Harris to win the presidency.

Beijing expects Harris to be more likely to pursue the “more manageable” policies introduced by President Joe Biden. But “it’s a weak preference,” said Brian Wong, a fellow at the Center on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong.

Former President Donald Trump, on the other hand, was “highly unpredictable,” said Jia Qingguo, a political adviser to the Chinese government and former dean of the School of International Studies at Peking University. “And he can be very emotional. He could take actions that would cause major problems between China and the US.”

Regardless of which candidate wins, experts like Wong and Jia predict a bumpy road ahead.

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When China enters the election campaign, it is usually in the context of tariffs. Harris is expected to continue Biden's targeted tariffs and restrictions on key Chinese technology sectors. And Trump has proposed tougher trade policies toward China, such as imposing a blanket tariff of 60% or more on goods from China.

Taiwan is another issue that could affect U.S.-China relations, especially if the U.S. were to use its military to help the island defend against Chinese aggression. Neither candidate has said whether they would do so.

And then there is the question of who would advise Harris or Trump on China policy.

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Harvey Weinstein was diagnosed with cancer

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is being treated in a New York prison for chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare form of bone marrow cancer, according to two sources. News of his diagnosis comes amid a host of other health issues. Last month, Weinstein underwent emergency heart surgery to relieve a significant amount of fluid in his lungs and heart.

Weinstein, whose alleged sexual misconduct fueled the #MeToo movement, was indicted on new charges last month after his New York conviction was overturned earlier this year. Read the full story.

LeBron James and son Bronny will celebrate their first NBA title

It's the start of a new NBA season. While fans have months of exciting matchups ahead of them, one of the most anticipated moments of the season could happen tonight as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. It's possible that LeBron James, entering his record-breaking 22nd season, will play alongside his eldest son Bronny James – a first in NBA regular season history. Sports reporter Andrew Greif breaks down the possibility of a big moment and shows how the newcomer fared.

🏀 Everyone wants to see LeBron and Bronny on the court at the same time, but does that even make sense in basketball? Watching LeBron and Bronny make history isn't even a subplot in today's game. It's the main event. But judging by Bronny's preseason performance, it wouldn't make sense for him to earn much playing time over other backup wings.

But imagine a scenario where it's at the end of a quarter in a close game and the Lakers make a substitution to get a defensive stop. In this case, it might actually be possible to use Bronny to capitalize on his strengths as a defender while also creating the moment everyone wants to see.

🏀 Did Bronny do enough in preseason to get minutes in the opening game? Almost since the night the Lakers drafted Bronny, the team has made it clear that their 55th overall pick is a “developmental” player. Bronny hasn't done much to challenge that title, as he shot 29% from the field in the preseason and was 1-of-12 on three-point shots. However, with the G League season still several weeks away, Bronny will remain with the Lakers for now, and that could mean opportunities to get on the court.

🏀 Does Bronny have basketball skills that his dad doesn't? The short answer is no. This isn't meant to diminish Bronny's abilities, but when your father is a one-of-a-kind talent, it's hard to be superior.

🏀 Have any other father-son duos played together in professional sports? Many sons have followed their famous fathers into professional sports, but the Griffey family is the most famous example of a son playing alongside his father. Ken Griffey Jr. first played alongside Ken Griffey Sr. in the outfield for the Seattle Mariners in 1990, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in MLB history. The two will be at the game tonight.

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