Instead of Fueling Cold War With China, Biden Should Collaborate on Climate
A man is seen watching the news report of the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on a large screen in Hong Kong, China, on January 21, 2021.
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Slowing the pace of climate change and getting “tough” on China, especially over its human-rights abuses and unfair trade practices, are among the top priorities President Biden has announced for his new administration. Evidently, he believes that he can tame a rising China with harsh pressure tactics, while still gaining its cooperation in areas of concern to Washington