China – Next Steps

China – Next Steps

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This commentary discusses the evolving U.S.–China strategic relationship and offers recommendations for U.S. policy direction. It argues that competition with China, in Asia and globally, requires a return to foundational elements of U.S. strategy, notably strengthening alliances and regional partnerships to counterbalance Chinese influence. The author emphasizes that effective engagement with China cannot rest solely on rhetoric or isolation but must leverage cooperative frameworks and collective security arrangements among U.S. allies to shape outcomes in areas such as trade, security commitments, and regional stability. The piece suggests concrete steps to bolster U.S. position through diplomatic, economic, and defense cooperation, reaffirming that durable competitive advantage derives from coordinated, multilateral responses rather than unilateral actions alone.

Document Type

Article

Topic(s)

Strategic Competition, National Security, Defense Policy

Region(s)

Indo-Pacific/East Asia, China, United States

Publication Date

11-12-2020

Keywords

China policy, U.S.–China relations, strategic competition, alliances, Indo-Pacific strategy, regional security, great-power competition, China influence, U.S. foreign policy, Asia partnerships

China – Next Steps

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