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This means they're competing with the US, not that they're enemies. Competition for economic leadership is something expected from any large country and it does

This means they're competing with the US, not that they're enemies. Competition for economic leadership is something expected from any large country and it does not equal to evil doing. It is the US that has officially adopted the "enemy" language, in my opinion as a sign of weakness, because they know the economic leadership is slipping fast.

quesera 3y ago
"adversary" means an enemy or a rival. China and the US are clearly rivals in many areas. And they oppose each others' positions in others. The word is fine and appropriate.