How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on China
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Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
17/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Not so long ago, Washington’s approach to relations with Beijing was anchored by a single assertive phrase: dealing “from a position of strength”. It was rooted in a unipolar mindset: a belief that the United States could dictate terms, manage competition unilaterally and demand compliance from a distance. Yet, at their recent summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump form


