Why the U.S. Needs a New China Playbook
Calling the U.S.'s 'new cold war' approach toward China \"wrongheaded,\" top analyst Evan G. Greenberg has sparked debate with a bold take: America’s current strategy could hurt its own economy and global influence.
Intertwined Economies, Tough Choices
With $700 billion in annual trade between the two nations, Greenberg argues decoupling is like \"untangling spaghetti\" —nearly impossible. Even tech and security restrictions are \"selective,\" he writes, warning that cutting China off completely would harm U.S. businesses relying on Chinese supply chains.
Global Allies Aren’t Taking Sides
Countries worldwide are \"choosing TikTok over Team America,\" Greenberg jokes, referencing nations prioritizing their own interests over Cold War-style alliances. He criticizes past U.S. foreign policy blunders (looking at you, Iraq War ) and stresses that alienating allies weakens America’s edge against China.
What’s Next?
Greenberg’s final plea: Ditch the \"confrontation-first\" mindset. With global youth craving collaboration over conflict, this could be a wake-up call for policymakers.
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