Wu Xinbo, "On Sino-U.S Strategic Competition,"
World Economics and Politics , No.5, 2020

【Abstract】The Sino-U.S. strategic competition, which emerged during the G. W. Bush administration, ascended in the Obama years and came to a full play when Donald Trump rose to power, now stands as a prominent phenomenon in the 21st century international politics. Unfolding against the backdrop of China’s rapid development and the U.S. attempt to maintain its hegemonic status, the long-term and comprehensive competition involves significant interest goals and threatens to generate fundamental impact. The essence of the competition is social-economic. Taking place under the circumstances of the 21st century, the Sino-U.S. strategic competition differs from the traditional major power rivalry. Its nature and form will significantly affect the future of Sino-U.S. relations, drive changes in international politics and economy, define major power interactions in the 21st century, and shape the evolving international system. As strategic competition becomes the primary form of Sino-U.S. interactions, both China and the U.S. are confronted with the task of getting it right, pursuing benign competition and effectively managing the competition.

【Key Words】Sino-U.S. ties, strategic competition, benign competition, effective management, social governance capacity

【Author】Professor Wu Xinbo, Director of the Center for American Studies and Dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University