China has 200,000 merchant ships in its fleet and is the number one trading partner of about 43 countries, whereas the US is the number one trading partner of about 32 countries, giving China greater international leverage.
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“they're the number one trading partner of about 43 countries and the US is the number one trading partner of about 32 countries”
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Historian Stephen Kotkin: On USA vs China power competition, American advantages, and more (1/3)— Asia Observer + InsightsCreated: 8/10/2026, 1:21:27 PM
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