Group 1 - The core truth of US-China relations is that the US does not want China to collapse, as it would create greater problems for the US itself [1][14] - The US-China competition is characterized by a "strange balance" that does not resemble traditional warfare or cold war dynamics, but rather a mix of confrontation and cooperation [3][14] - The tariff war initiated during Trump's presidency serves as an example of how the US and China can engage in economic battles while ultimately protecting their own interests and avoiding direct conflict [4][7] Group 2 - The case of Iran illustrates the new rules of US-China competition, where neither side is willing to fully embrace the other, leading to a complex geopolitical situation [7][9] - The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war demonstrates how the US maintains its hegemony while China benefits from the situation by expanding its market presence in Russia and enhancing its own industrial capabilities [10][13] - The current geopolitical landscape indicates that both the US and China have mutual interests in maintaining a balance, where the US needs China to remain stable and China seeks to leverage this relationship for its own development [14][16]

Group 1 - The dominance of the US dollar is beginning to weaken, with an increase in the internationalization of the Chinese yuan, particularly in energy and commodity transactions [5][6][7] - The rise of the CIPS (Cross-Border Interbank Payment System) serves as a substantial alternative to SWIFT, allowing for faster and cheaper transactions while bypassing US financial monitoring [5][6] Group 2 - The US's technological blockade against China has inadvertently stimulated domestic innovation, leading to breakthroughs in various sectors such as 5G, operating systems, and aerospace [8][10][12] - The pressure from the US has acted as an accelerator for China's self-reliance in technology, transforming challenges into opportunities for advancement [9][12][13] Group 3 - The military advantage of the US is no longer a unilateral dominance, as China's advancements in missile technology and naval capabilities challenge US military presence globally [14][15] - The inability of the US to maintain its global military commitments is evident, with allies questioning US security assurances [14][15] Group 4 - The narrative control that the US has historically maintained is eroding, as global perceptions shift towards recognizing China's economic growth and infrastructure development [16][17][18] - The rise of alternative voices in regions like Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia indicates a diversification of perspectives away from US-centric narratives [17][18] Group 5 - The decline of US hegemony is attributed to its own internal decay rather than direct confrontation, with China leveraging its strengths to navigate this asymmetrical competition [20][21][22] - China's approach focuses on self-improvement and resilience, positioning itself as a counterbalance to the outdated global order without seeking to dominate [23][24]