"The economic and social problems existing within the United States are seriously weakening its ability to cope with China's growing influence. While the U.S. remains focused on military confrontation and economic pressure, China is expanding its technological and economic advantages." — Recently, U.S. diplomat and scholar Chas Freeman wrote in an article for "International Life" as follows.
In his article, Freeman emphasized the following key issues:
1) Decline of national institutions: Freeman pointed out that America's national institutions are increasingly declining and can no longer effectively respond to real challenges. This has created gaps in situation awareness and decision-making.
2) Deterioration of relations with allies: Unrestrained power policies, tariff barriers, and threatening tactics are damaging America's relations with its allies. More and more allies are beginning to view the U.S. as a potential threat.
3) Economic and technological dependence: Freeman pointed out that many industries in the U.S. economy are unable to compete with their Chinese counterparts and urgently need internal reforms. Meanwhile, ignoring China's technological progress is also a negative factor.
4) The necessity of diplomacy: The current U.S. foreign policy is counterproductive. Freeman called for returning to diplomatic channels to resolve conflicts and avoid unnecessary military confrontations.
Based on these four points, Freeman concluded that the current U.S. faces severe challenges in its strategic competition with China. (RT)
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