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Former Official Urges Allies to Counter China's Influence

2/20/2026

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Kurt Campbell, a former senior U.S. official, says the United States must work with allies to counter China.
He criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach, especially selling advanced technology to Beijing.
Trump’s ambiguous stance on Taiwan and focus on major powers have unsettled Asian partners.
Now with the Asia Group consultancy, Campbell helped shape Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy and security partnerships.

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Kurt Campbell, a former senior U.S. official, says the United States must work with allies to counter China.
He criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach, especially selling advanced technology to Beijing.
Trump’s ambiguous stance on Taiwan and focus on major powers have unsettled Asian partners.
Now with the Asia Group consultancy, Campbell helped shape Biden’s Indo-Pacific strategy and security partnerships.