What Everyone Gets Wrong About a US-China War
China’s partnerships are not alliances — they are transactions built on leverage, not loyalty. Beijing’s relationship with Russia is pragmatic and asymmetric, treating Moscow as useful rather than equal. As the war in Ukraine continues, China is learning carefully — avoiding overreach while building power quietly.
At the same time, uncertainty around Donald Trump has pushed Europe to rearm, recognising that U.S. guarantees are not automatic. The core divide is simple: the United States leads through alliances, while China and Russia rely more on opportunistic partnerships. In the long run…
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