‘Intense testing period’: US sentiment on China does not equal consensus, Rick Waters says
Early interactions between Beijing and Washington leading up to Donald Trump's inauguration are positive signals, but unlikely to dictate the long-term trajectory of the US-China relationship. Despite structural competition in various areas, President Trump reaching out to China, the phone call between Trump and Xi Jinping, and China sending Vice-President Han Zheng to the inauguration for meetings are encouraging signs.
The US-China relationship faces considerable friction due to structural competition. It will require sustained diplomacy to navigate distrust and policy differences. Regarding techno-security competition, debates persist about the US's end goal in its China strategy, with some advocating for decisive victory. However, the prevailing view, particularly among the "America first" economic team, is that the US should focus on improving itself without being overly concerned about China's actions.
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Early interactions between Beijing and Washington leading up to Donald Trump's inauguration are positive signals, but unlikely to dictate the long-term trajectory of the US-China relationship. Despite structural competition in various areas, President Trump reaching out to China, the phone call between Trump and Xi Jinping, and China sending Vice-President Han Zheng to the inauguration for meetings are encouraging signs.
The US-China relationship faces considerable friction due to structural competition. It will require sustained diplomacy to navigate distrust and policy differences. Regarding techno-security competition, debates persist about the US's end goal in its China strategy, with some advocating for decisive victory. However, the prevailing view, particularly among the "America first" economic team, is that the US should focus on improving itself without being overly concerned about China's actions.
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