ChinaTalk Allied Scale: Rush Doshi on US-China Net Assessment
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Apr 26, 2025 
Rush Doshi, author of 'The Long Game' and former Biden NSC Deputy Senior Director for China and Taiwan, dives into the intricate dynamics of U.S.-China relations. He emphasizes the strategic importance of allied partnerships in countering China's rise. The discussion highlights China's economic challenges amidst its technological strengths, demographic shifts, and political stability risks. Furthermore, Doshi critiques past U.S. foreign policy approaches, advocating for a cooperative stance to enhance global alliances and ensure a balanced power dynamic.
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Need for Accurate Net Assessment
- Accurate net assessment of US-China relative power is critical for sound grand strategy.
- Public narratives swing wildly, but strategy demands nuanced, stable evaluation.
The Power of Scale and Allies
- Scale, not size alone, determines great power status and strategic advantage.
- Allies provide the critical capacity that the US can leverage against China’s scale.
China’s Manufacturing Scale Surge
- China has gained massive industrial scale, surpassing US manufacturing in many sectors.
- This rapid shift in manufacturing scale is historic and strategically significant.
