Group 1 - The article highlights the misjudgment of the U.S. strategy towards China, particularly in the context of trade and tariffs, as evidenced by the extension of the TikTok ban [1][3] - The U.S. believed that imposing tariffs would lead to China's economic collapse, but the reality showed China's resilience and ability to retaliate effectively [1][3] - The U.S. underestimated China's complete industrial chain and large domestic market, leading to significant losses in the trade war [1][3] Group 2 - Trump's approach to trade with China was based on a simplistic view, failing to recognize the multifaceted nature of the conflict, which includes technology and supply chain issues [3][5] - The U.S. initially had the potential to leverage its allies in the trade conflict, but Trump's indiscriminate tariffs alienated these allies, pushing them closer to China [5][7] - There is a prevailing outdated perception in U.S. politics regarding China's technological advancements, which hinders a realistic assessment of China's capabilities and intentions [5][7] Group 3 - The political environment in the U.S. discourages open criticism of the current strategy towards China, leading to a lack of corrective measures and worsening misjudgments [7] - The repeated actions by the U.S., such as the TikTok ban and tariff increases, reveal a consistent pattern of strategic miscalculations regarding China [7] - The article concludes that for the U.S. to avoid greater costs from these errors, it must adopt a more objective view of China and its developments [7]