Over the past two years, more often than not, China has opposedU.S. interests or has remained neutral or aloof. A constructive andcooperative relationship with China can emerge only if Americanpolicymakers understand that the promotion of democratic ideals anda stable American presence in Asia are objectives that China'sleaders seek to obstruct, and then engage China on that basisalone.
The U.S. Energy Department has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic "most likely arose from a laboratory leak," according to a classified intelligence report recently provided to the White House and key members of Congress according to a report published