, Columnist
China Is Doing Everything to Stand on Its Own
America’s power will be diminished if China becomes truly self-reliant.
Photographer: Jade Gao/AFP/Getty Images
China is moving to the next phase of its rivalry with the US and signaling a renewed focus on self-reliance. Whether in innovation, industry or advanced technology, President Xi Jinping is betting this approach will ensure Beijing’s resilience amid intensifying competition.
This isn’t just about the economy. It’s also about security. Beijing and Washington agreed in October to a one-year pause in trade hostilities, but instability will define their relationship for years to come.