Why a ‘military first’ strategy isn’t enough when it comes to China

On Aug. 2, nearly 30 nations will complete the U.S.-led military exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Only 13 participating countries are located in the Indo-Pacific region, with the remainder coming from Europe and the Americas. RIMPAC’s overarching goal is to improve combat effectiveness and interoperability between allies and partners in the region. Against whom? China of course.

However, Washington makes a mistake in continuing to rely on military power as the primary tool for U.S.-China relations. The United States must focus more on non-military means to achieve its China-related interests.

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