China's strategic opportunity in the era of ‘America First’

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Analysis of China's strategy to build an alternative international order, highlighting economic globalization and military dynamics.

China's strategy focuses on avoiding direct military confrontation with the US, while strengthening its nuclear capabilities to ensure deterrence.
The Chinese leadership seeks to weaken US alliance networks, promoting economic interdependencies that support free trade against American protectionism.
China coordinates with revisionist powers to mitigate US influence and protect its interests, while courting the global South for support.
America's shift away from liberal values risks compelling more states to embrace China's alternative international vision, weakening US global leadership.

Daekwon Son (2025) studied this question.

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