U.S.-China Competition

Insights from Jonathan Fulton.

There is no shortage of challenges in Asia these days, from the pandemic, to Myanmar to increasing U.S.-China tensions.

The change from all out to “responsible” competition presents an opportunity for the Indo-Pacific. 

In “To Rule the Waves,” Bruce Jones covers the broad and complex ways the oceans undergird power dynamics across the planet.

Put together, these two seemingly unrelated developments signal a new U.S. strategy in the competition with China.

Despite the intention to refocus U.S. energy and attention on the Asia-Pacific, difficult questions remain as to the benefits for U.S. China policy.

There are enough real issue between the U.S. and China. There is little need to invent tensions, such as with the Chinese digital currency.

China-U.S. competition could actually be a net good for the world – if the middle powers can steer it in the right direction.

The Senate bill to increase U.S. technological competitiveness with China does not address the most important part of the competition to come.

If the bill ultimately passes both houses of Congress, it will represent a major shift in how the United States government manages its relations with the tech sector.

Why we can’t expect a stable “two vs one” dynamic this time around.

Insights from Russell Hsiao.