Is there an argument, if you zoom far enough out, they are both strategic powerplays one military, one economic, but both with the same aim to increase influence? Especially relevant if you follow the arguments in here about the US being on the decline and China on the ascendency:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xguam0TKMw8
It's hard to see how the US's more divisive approach can beat China's more inclusive one. I assume the reasons for this, as mentioned above, tie into the different setups, America with a huge military/industrial complex and China with a much better infrastructure track record (e.g. compare the high speed rail networks in both countries).
Gross simplifications obviously, but maybe the argument still holds?
Disclaimer, not read the WSJ article due to paywall.
It's hard to see how the US's more divisive approach can beat China's more inclusive one. I assume the reasons for this, as mentioned above, tie into the different setups, America with a huge military/industrial complex and China with a much better infrastructure track record (e.g. compare the high speed rail networks in both countries).
Gross simplifications obviously, but maybe the argument still holds?
Disclaimer, not read the WSJ article due to paywall.