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US policymakers question 'China threat' narrative

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A new generation of US policymakers is beginning to question the long-standing 'China threat' narrative that has guided Washington's approach to Beijing. Students at universities like Georgetown and Rice are challenging the conventional wisdom of a perpetually tougher stance on China. Experts observe this shift but debate its longevity and potential to withstand Washington's political pressures, as well as how China's actions might influence these evolving perspectives. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses evolving perspectives on US-China policy among future policymakers, reflecting an opinion piece on policy shifts.

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US policymakers question 'China threat' narrative

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    The US’ future policymakers are questioning the standard ‘China threat’ playbook

    For years, the conventional wisdom in Washington was that America’s China policy was moving in one direction: tougher. But walk into a classroom at Georgetown, Rice or another US university where the next generation of diplomats and foreign-policy professionals is being trained, …

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