The first delicate moment came in the 1960s, after China began nuclear tests. Then, during the 1990s after the Cold War, Japanese officials worried that Washington might feel less resolved in defending Japan from Moscow’s nuclear might. ..…

American power is already being challenged by rivals, such as China, that are keen to replace Washington as the one to write the rules of global conduct. ..…

Another round of US China talks are scheduled for October Washington, impasse likely to continue, from 25  to 30%.. ..…

China is creating military capable of challenging Washington's traditional dominance of East Asia up to PRC's borders. ... Washington must not forget that the competition between PRC and United States is political, not military. ..…