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US-China relations strained by declining American visits to China

A decline in visits by Americans to China is raising concerns that Washington may be misinterpreting Beijing's situation. This trend, marked by fewer academic and official exchanges, could hinder the development of future China specialists in the United States. A recent debate highlighted differing views on China's economic reality, underscoring the importance of direct experience in understanding the country. AI

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US-China relations strained by declining American visits to China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Caroline Lin ·

    Is Washington misreading Beijing? Decline in US visits to China sparks concern

    When Grant Newsham, a retired US Marine colonel and security analyst, sat down for an interview that aired last month, he called China’s economic rise illusory and said there were “600 million Chinese at least who live on US$5 a day or less”. His remarks quickly drew online criti…