Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion
Opinion
America’s quarrel is not with Chinese civilisation, but the Chinese Communist Party
- Xi Jinping may have provided more ammunition for Washington by hosting a conference on Asian civilisations. But US policymakers are off the mark – they are confusing a threat from the Communist Party with a threat from Chinese culture
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Opinion
Opinion
The US’ lack of long-term strategy will only make China stronger and wiser under Xi Jinping
- The trade war notwithstanding, the US has been slow to defend the world order from China. In the past decade, it has failed to develop a coherent strategy to manage China’s ascent, and a possible change of government next year won’t help
Illustration: Craig Stephens