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The Scope and Nature of the U.S.-China Competition

Geopolitics
Global
Started September 30, 2026

This is the first of several reports in a RAND study on the U.S.-China competition. The authors provide a framework for evaluating the character and status of that competition and give insight into how the United States can gain strategic leverage

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 30, 2026
Investing in domestic industries may divert resources from essential international collaborations.
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The U.S. should prioritize technological innovation to maintain its competitive edge over China.
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The current U.S.-China competition poses a threat to global stability and requires careful management.
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The U.S. should increase its military presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's influence.
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The scope of U.S.-China competition extends beyond military and economic factors to include climate change and public health.
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The U.S.-China competition is primarily an economic contest that requires strategic trade agreements.
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The U.S. should leverage its alliances to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative effectively.
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Countering China's Belt and Road Initiative can alienate other nations that benefit from it.
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Focusing solely on technological competition with China ignores critical diplomatic opportunities.
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Public discourse on U.S.-China relations should prioritize mutual understanding and shared challenges.
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