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Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China
Economic Rivalry:
Trade wars and Tarrifs:
US tarrifs have been placed on Chinese goods under President Trump to reduce the US trade deficit. China retaliated by putting tarrifs on US agricultural goods to directly target farming states.
Supply chain vulnerabililty:
The west has high dependence on Chinese manufacturing and raw materials. As a result of post-covid supply chain disruptions countries have tried to de-risk by moving manufacturing to other nations.
Global Economic Alliances:
The US has financial leverage through the US dollar, wheras China has been expanding its trade infrastructure. Chinas Belt and Road initiative funds ports, railways and energy grids across Asia, Africa and Europe.
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Tech and Innovation Battle:
Artificial Intrlligence:
Competition for dominance in frontier tech, machine learning algorithms and user data control.
Digital Infrastructure:
Concerns over western telecommunications infrastructure relying on chinese infrastructure. US banned Huawei 5G network equipment due to national security and data privacy concerns.
Geopolitics and Military Power:
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South China Sea Disputes:
Territorial claims over vital maritime trade routes. China have been building artificial islands with military runways, whilst the US have been conducting "Freedom of Navigation" naval ports.
Taiwan Strait Tensions:
Taiwans status as a major flashpoint due to its democracy and role as the worlds leading producer of advanced microchips.
Security Alliances:
The US has reinforced its regional defense alliances to contain expansion, whilst China has been strengthening its non-Western partnerships.
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Governance and Ideology:
State-led Capitalism VS Free-market Democracy:
Chinas central state subsidies support key domestic industries, whereas the West relies more heavily on market competition.
Soft Power:
Aim to win diplomatic support across the Global South. The US emphasises democratic values and human rights, whereas China emphasises non-interference and mutual economic development.
Shared Challenges:
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Climate change:
Need for cooperation on global emissions and clean-tech manufacturing. Continued climate talks despite vast diplomatic freezes.
Risk Reduction:
Need to prevent economic competition and military positioning from spiraling into direct conflict. High level summits between leaders are being held with the aim of keeping communication open.
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