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Why Beating China Might Be the U.S.’ Wrong Focus

Why Beating China Might Be the U.S.’ Wrong Focus

Update: 2025-08-28
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Almost every conversation about China is framed as an all-out competition—but expert Jessica Chen Weiss argues that reflexive rivalry is making America weaker, not stronger. She breaks down why resilience matters more than dominance, how strategic integration protects US interests, and why “beating” China shouldn’t be the ultimate goal.

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Why Beating China Might Be the U.S.’ Wrong Focus

Why Beating China Might Be the U.S.’ Wrong Focus