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> the new administration will be just as harsh with China (but probably with less drama about it) They will, they have no choice. The Biden Administration isn'
by adventured 6y ago
> the new administration will be just as harsh with China (but probably with less drama about it)
They will, they have no choice. The Biden Administration isn't in charge of the China policy, that's a US Government level comprehensive strategic shift that began well before Trump. The Pentagon overall is more powerful than the US Presidency, and all the agencies that matter are on board the China confrontation approach. There are strategic policies that persist regardless of administrations, for example that was the case when the US was dealing with the USSR, and it's going to be the case when dealing with China going forward. It doesn't matter who is elected President on this policy matter, the only thing that changes are the more subtle details (and some of the drama, as you noted).
- eunos 6y ago>The Pentagon overall is more powerful than the US Presidency Seems the reason why Biden prefers General Austin over Flournoy. Biden needs a Def secretary that will represent Biden's interest in the Pentagon, not the other way around.