China's Diplomatic Maneuvers in a Shifting Landscape

This chapter examines China's strategic responses to the challenges posed by the second Trump administration, particularly in relation to trade and technology pressures from the U.S. It highlights China's ambitions for technological self-sufficiency and its efforts to attract global talent amid U.S. funding cuts in research. Additionally, the chapter discusses the implications of America's declining global influence and how China may capitalize on the resulting void in international aid and support.