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Amid numerous risk factors, China’s ascension and America’s predominance appear destined for conflict. But Graham Allison says recent “trend lines” could change trajectories towards a more “constructive relationship”.
An expert on the contested waterway, Wu Shicun calls for rival claimants to work together to demilitarise – and says Beijing should take the lead.
Shen Zhihua warns about the economic decoupling that sent US-Soviet relations spiralling into confrontation. China should make its diplomatic position clear as the countries realign over ideology, the head of a Cold War history research centre says.Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
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