Known as the "Tsar of the Indo-Pacific," former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Campbell said on November 11 in Sydney during an interview with Bloomberg Television that China has increased its influence competition with the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, and is conducting a "gentle charm offensive." He believes that the gains China has made in regional games recently are "undoubtedly" significant.
Two months ago, Campbell had already pointed out that the U.S. alone could no longer defeat China, and to effectively compete with China in the Indo-Pacific region, it must work together with allies to reverse the current competitive situation. Now, he also believes that if Trump returns to the White House, his policies previously undermined the traditional U.S. alliance relationships, which created an opportunity for China to break through, allowing it to achieve certain results and gain an advantage in regional affairs.
As a core promoter of the Asia-Pacific policy during the Biden administration, Campbell once led the creation of a containment and encirclement ring against China. Now, he is deeply dissatisfied with Trump 2.0's isolationist and "America First" philosophy, worried that his previous anti-China policies may be overturned, so he has made this statement, intending to give Trump guidance, organize a small circle to counter China, and his sinister intentions are clearly visible.
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