Beijing increases advantage over Washington
Reports indicate that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump failed to effectively address China, which reinforced Beijing’s position both economically and technologically during the early phase of his second term. The trade war did not succeed in reducing the trade deficit with China, as China continued to route its exports through third countries, and the U.S. economy remained dependent on vital supply chains from China, particularly in rare minerals and petrochemicals. In the fields of artificial intelligence and military power, the gap with China narrowed; Beijing benefited from low-cost manufacturing models and the proliferation of robots. Meanwhile, U.S. deterrence capabilities in Asia diminished, with China increasing pressure on Taiwan and shifting some military resources to the Middle East, amid growing skepticism among allies and partners regarding U.S. guarantees. These developments are enhancing China’s relative global position, despite a decline in America’s international image due to the domestic and foreign policies of Trump.
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