Is a US-China Conflict Inevitable Now?

China-US warlike rhetoric is alarming. Republicans and Democrats agree on curbing China economically and militarily.

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Trump imposed tariffs on China due to intellectual property theft and currency manipulation. Pence prioritized competition over cooperation.

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Biden continues tariffs and restricts semiconductor chip exports to China to hinder its access to advanced technology.

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Taiwan produces 60% of world's semiconductors and 90% of the most advanced ones. Officially, it's part of China, but it's disputed.

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Taiwan transitioned to democracy, with President Tsai Ing-wen, who visited the US and met with Speaker McCarthy, angering China.

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Taiwan a US-China flashpoint, with speculation about a Chinese invasion, while Beijing restricts rare earths exports.

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China increases military spending, defense budget for 2023 announced at $224.8B, prioritizes navy to enforce blockades.

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US Navy faces challenge from Chinese Navy in Pacific. US has allies in NATO, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Australia. China has Russia.

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