But it’s not for the reasons Washington thinks.
The Chip War with China Is Failing
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Why Today’s Tech War Needs Yesterday’s History
Technology will continue to dissolve the boundaries of the world and release torrents of information, but history provides a guide to how to survive the flood.
China Strikes Back at the Pentagon’s Rare Earth Bet
The United States is trying to lessen its dependency on minerals controlled by Beijing, but China aims to maintain its dominance.
Why Xi Jinping Had to Go to Pyongyang
The Chinese leader is trying to counter Russian influence and remain the center of gravity in Asia.
The Dollar’s Exorbitant Burden
U.S. policy is helping yuan adoption in Latin America.
Saving the Planet Depends on Asia
Japan is dragging its feet on its transition to clean energy. The Iran War should be a wake-up call that its strategy is ultimately self-defeating.
The Unclosed Strait
The passage of Chinese ships through the Strait of Hormuz undermines Washington’s victory narrative.
China’s New Era of Constructive Strategic Stability
The “first button” of the U.S.-China garment has been realigned.
The Beijing Summit Rewrites the Rules of Superpower Economic Engagement
By systematically decoupling trade, technology, and global governance from the combustible issue of cross-strait sovereignty, Beijing has successfully offered the Trump administration a transactional, high-yield partnership.
The Hormuz Choke Point and the Twilight of Petroleum
The electric car Is the only winner in the latest Iran War.