On the Brink

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Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a technological superpower, challenging the United States' global dominance. Since 2018, U.S. policymakers have implemented various restrictions and sanctions in response to China's economic rise. China has asserted control over several islands in the South China Sea, establishing naval bases and surveillance systems to monitor rival activities. President Trump initially sought a friendly approach to manage China's economic challenges but, after failing to curb its technological advancements, declared a trade war. Tensions escalated further when Taiwan's President Tsai Ing acknowledged the presence of U.S. forces in Taiwan on October 28, 2021, prompting the U.S. to bolster arms sales to Taiwan against Chinese aggression. This shift has altered the perceptions of European, Asian, and African nations towards U.S. leadership, with many questioning the reliability of the Biden administration amid its military and political struggles. China's rise poses significant challenges to U.S. interests across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Internal political strife and the politicization of state institutions have tarnished America's image, while China leads in advanced technologies like quantum science, 5G, and artificial intelligence. Chinese commentators argue that America's credibility has been so compromised that it can no longer form effective coalitions with Asian neighbors who prio