Just to ask the obvious question - if China has the ability to threaten the US War [0] supply chain, would it make sense for the US to adopt a more peaceful strategy? The Chinese seem to be slowly building up a dominant position without their army really leaving the Chinese borders. And their trade policy seems to mostly leverage producing high quality goods cheaply. Maybe the US could emulate that.
[0] That rename was the best gift Trump has given the international community so far.
[0] That rename was the best gift Trump has given the international community so far.