In regard to China we should follow Teddy Roosevelt advice, "Speak softly, but carry a big stick." To that I would add, "Do not approach a delicate relationship with a belligerent attitude."
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/08/asia/us-ambassador-japan-emanuel-interview-intl-hnk/index.html Exclusive: China’s ‘attacks’ unite region against Beijing, US ambassador to Japan says
The US is guilty of making those bullied hate their bully and find common ground just like it's guilty of making those bullied in EU hate their Russian bully and find common ground and shelter in NATO you see?
The US is a failing state. There is a similarity of US Corporate managerial style and US foreign policy: "If you want to play in our sandbox, you'll have to play by our rules". The issue is the world is not, in fact, our sand box. The US enjoyed a productivity and technology advantage in value added industries many years ago, but that advantage has been dwindling. The US consumer was the prize, but increasing standard of living in other countries are creating alternative markets. I personally have resented corporate management style for years and know many others who feel the same way. I can imagine how soverign country leadership feels when facing US foreign policy. As the third world continues to develop and major countries legal systems mature, there will be viable alternatives to doing business with the US on US terms. As it is, the US has been becoming an increasingly unreliable trade partner. If the US is looking to get "physical" in an attempt to retain disportionate control in global markets, a rude awakening is in store, just like it was for Nazi germany. Hopefully the US will fade from the global scene like Great Britain has without trying to instigate a global war.
While Trump's policies were designed to level the playing field in trade and address intellectual policy issues, US corporate imperatives have been influencing US foreign policy for a long time. Notably, Biden is not only continuing Trump's policies, but he is expanding on them with his recent efforts at denying US market access to foreign competitors. Balance is key, in my opinion. Any unjustifiable and unreasonable policies will cause backlash. Unfortunately, it seems the Biden administration is unable to do that calculus. We should be in agreement that corpocracy in the US is increasing and this harms US workers, US consumers, and foreign relations.
Not exactly. What I should do instead of posting here is join a law firm and help go after the many large corporate miscrents that are hurting, even ruining lives.
Bullshit Bashing China was warranted. They new they created a virus and they lied and never told us. We dont need china.