Summary
President Donald Trump's national security strategy, released on December 4, does not label China as a direct threat. The strategy seeks beneficial economic relations with China, contrasting past approaches where China was seen as a primary challenge.
Key Facts
- The national security strategy does not explicitly identify China as a threat.
- The strategy aims for a mutually beneficial economic relationship with China.
- Previous U.S. policies labeled China as the primary foreign-policy challenge.
- The strategy marks a softer approach towards China compared to past strategies.
- The strategy mentions risks in the South China Sea without directly naming China.
- The document hints at China being a competitor without overtly mentioning it.
