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China is right about US containment

Xi Jinping names US as the force behind the “containment”, “encirclement” and “suppression” of China. US-China stand-off is likely to result in war. Biden still committed to trying to co-operate with China.

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  • Xi Jinping names US as the force behind the “containment”, “encirclement” and “suppression” of China.
  • US-China stand-off is likely to result in war.
  • Biden still committed to trying to co-operate with China.
  • US holds more cards: allies, global system, technology and younger demographics.
  • China's growth is slowing and its society is ageing faster.
China is right about US containment
But encircling Beijing is not a viable long-term strategy
Financial TimesEdward Luce

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