Thérèse Shaheen

The U.S. has plenty of leverage — we shouldn’t be blinded by Chinese propaganda.

In the long run, the obviousness of China’s weaknesses will grow. But for now, in the battle of appearances, the Party’s propaganda may be outpacing Trump’s showmanship.

How far will we let China advance in its ongoing war in the Indo-Pacific, as we ‘prepare’ for war over Taiwan?

It’s as unlikely to reverse as are its debt and demography challenges — and the government is largely to blame.