Does China Have The Upper Hand?
The article discusses the perception that China has the upper hand over the U.S. in their relationship. It argues that while the U.S. has advantages, these could be diminished by various factors, including ongoing conflicts. Ultimately, the U.S. retains significant strengths in military and financial sectors compared to China.
- ▪Experts suggest that the U.S. may need China more than vice versa.
- ▪The U.S. is less dependent on China for critical industries as supply chains are being rerouted.
- ▪The U.S. maintains strong relationships with its neighbors and Europe, while China faces strained relations in its region.
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Big Tent Ideas Does China Have The Upper Hand? OPINION Ran Liwen/Unsplash Kenneth Rapoza Contributor May 20, 2026 8:43 AM ET May 20, 2026 8:43 AM ET Kenneth Rapoza Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A growing consensus holds that Donald Trump’s confrontation with China has weakened the U.S. Some China experts, like former Morgan Stanley Asia Chairman Stephen Roach, argue that the U.S. needs China more than China needs the U.S.
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