Tuesday, May 12, 2026

China versus US

China Increasingly Views Trump’s America as an Empire in Decline
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/business/china-trump-xi-decline.html
For decades, many Chinese viewed the United States with a mix of admiration, envy and resentment. President Trump’s volatile second term shattered that image. 
 
China Seeks A.I. Independence, Weakening Trump’s Leverage
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/business/china-semiconductor-ai-deepseek.html
Before this week’s U.S.-Chinese summit, Beijing reached a milestone in its quest for technological self-sufficiency.
 
Xi’s China: Dazzling Technology, Military Muscle—and an Economic Mess
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/xi-china-technology-military-economy-mess-10eb1e22
China’s government is pouring money into AI, electric cars and military power, while consumer confidence sags and the job market grows bleak.