> and not, say, the Chinese? Are you under the impression that the USA isn't already asking that question about the Chinese? Examples: - Chinese "investors

> and not, say, the Chinese? Are you under the impression that the USA isn't already asking that question about the Chinese? Examples: - Chinese "investors" getting access to Silicon Valley startups for "due diligence" before a theoretical investment - Forced IP transfer - Chinese-made networking equipment, drones, etc being banned - More scrutiny of Chinese university students These might just be leverage in the current trade war, but I would argue they are multi-pronged flashpoints in a multi-front "war" between the previous superpower and a vying potential superpower.