Shifts in U.S.-China Relations

The U.S.-China relationship has undergone significant changes in the past decade due to geopolitical shifts and internal political dynamics within China. Key factors contributing to this shift include the historical context of engagement initiated in the 1970s and the subsequent rise of Xi Jinping, whose political ideology reflects a distrust of the West. Although past administrations in the U.S. supported this engagement model, China's growing confidence and push for technological self-reliance have led to a decoupling that challenges the previously beneficial global relationship. This new stance not only impacts trade but also influences China's approach to foreign policy and its perception of global partnerships.