In a recent interview, President Joe Biden said China should expect a period of “extreme competition” with the United States. While this is early on in his presidency, and it would be helpful to know what exactly “extreme competition” entails, it is clear that, like his predecessor, Biden will treat China more as a rival than as a collaborator. The White House readout of the recent call between Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping mentioned certain potential areas for cooperative engagement, but primarily stressed the American president’s “fundamental concerns” with Beijing’s perceived political, economic, and military aggression.
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