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Expert Warns of Rising US-China Conflict Risks

12/15/2025

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Wang Jisi Critiques

Wang Jisi, a scholar at Peking University, cautions against viewing the global order as US-China bipolar, describing the relationship structurally confrontational with rising conflict risks.
Speaking at the University of Hong Kong, he criticizes the National Security Strategy (NSS) under U.S. President Donald Trump for contradictions and inward focus.
He notes a shift to domestic issues like immigration and drug trafficking, and argues the NSS signals a broader strategy beyond military threats.

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China-Japan Tensions Rise

Tensions between China and Japan escalate from a diplomatic dispute over Taiwan to a managed rivalry.
Japan plans to enhance military modernization and deepen ties with the United States and regional allies.
China is expected to exert economic pressure on Japan through tourism restrictions and military intimidation.
The European Union recognizes supply chain resilience amid disruptions in Taiwan and the need for coordinated responses to China's coercive actions.

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Historical Context

The 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy, delivered by President Donald Trump, marked a significant shift in foreign policy, emphasizing a confrontational approach towards China and Russia as "revisionist powers." This strategy, which prioritized domestic issues like immigration, reflects historical tensions, particularly between China and Japan over Taiwan, echoing rivalries reminiscent of pre-World War II conflicts and highlighting the need for coordinated responses among allies.

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Wang Jisi Critiques

Wang Jisi, a scholar at Peking University, cautions against viewing the global order as US-China bipolar, describing the relationship structurally confrontational with rising conflict risks.
Speaking at the University of Hong Kong, he criticizes the National Security Strategy (NSS) under U.S. President Donald Trump for contradictions and inward focus.
He notes a shift to domestic issues like immigration and drug trafficking, and argues the NSS signals a broader strategy beyond military threats.

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