Shifting Sands: U.S.-China Relations Post-2008

This chapter analyzes the evolution of U.S.-China relations from the financial crisis of 2008 to the Biden administration, highlighting the influence of economic nationalism and bipartisan anti-China sentiments. It traces the historical shifts in diplomatic ties and explores the underlying tensions that disrupted a seemingly cooperative relationship. The narrative emphasizes how these dynamics reflect broader implications for American identity and ideological conflicts in the face of a rising China.