America’s dangerous distraction

A United States in ferment at home may fixate on China – but humanity demands detente

Nirmal GhoshUS Bureau Chief

The one issue that does appear to unite people across the political spectrum in the US is China. But going too far in rallying around rivalry with China is fraught with risk, says the author.

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