news Scmp World 2026-08-15

Next Generation of U.S. Policymakers Question Traditional 'China Threat' Narrative

University students preparing for careers in diplomacy are increasingly skeptical of treating China primarily as a strategic rival, challenging long-standing Washington consensus.

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