Mahbubani acknowledges the Biden administration’s efforts to stabilize US-China relations but points out that the strategic goals remain unclear. The US continues to impose restrictions on China without a clear vision of what constitutes a victory. This lack of clarity leaves observers puzzled about the ultimate aim of US policies towards China.
One of the key points you have argued is that the US made a major strategic mistake by launching a contest with China without a long-term, comprehensive strategy. Has a clearer strategy or vision not emerged under the Biden administration, and how will a new US administration deal with the US-China rivalry?
Mahbubani highlights the absence of defined goals in US actions towards China, questioning whether the US aims to overthrow the Communist Party or hinder China’s economic growth. He emphasizes the need for a coherent and transparent strategy in dealing with the complex US-China rivalry.