U.S NewsThe Wall Street JournalFri, Jun 13, 2025, 8:25 PMNeutral

The U.S. Can Rise to the Chinese Challenge

The article argues that the U.S. has neglected its nonmilitary tools—like diplomacy, economic influence, and cultural soft power—since the Cold War ended, leaving it less equipped to counter China's growing global clout. It suggests the Trump administration has an opportunity to rebuild these strategic assets to better compete with Beijing.

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The article argues that the U.S. has neglected its nonmilitary tools—like diplomacy, economic influence, and cultural soft power—since the Cold War ended, leaving it less equipped to counter China's growing global clout. It suggests the Trump administration has an opportunity to rebuild these strategic assets to better compete with Beijing.
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