
The China Challenge, With Liza Tobin and Jake Werner (Election 2024, Episode 6)
The President’s Inbox
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U.S.-China: From Engagement to Rivalry
This chapter examines the transformation of the U.S.-China relationship from strategic engagement to systemic rivalry, highlighting the underlying distrust and potential for conflict. It discusses the historical context, the ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party, and the misjudgments made by the U.S. regarding China's political system. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the challenges and implications of viewing each other's success as a threat, reflecting on the dangerous zero-sum mentality in a shifting global landscape.
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