There has been no 'who lost America' debate in China, and Chinese America-watchers and participants in domestic Chinese discourse accept zero blame for the deterioration of the U.S.-China relationship over the last decade, believing instead that the deterioration is 100% the fault of the American side.

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David Shambaugh

Evidence Quote

Well the short answer in short is a resounding no. um Chinese China these America watchers and the people who participate in this discourse in China accept zero blame for the deterioration of the relationship over the last decade and they believe and there has been no who lost America debate therefore as far as they're concerned um the deterioration of the relationship over the last 8 to 10 years is 100% the fault of the American side.

Source

Breaking The Engagement: How China Won And Lost America | Hoover InstitutionHoover Institution
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:09:14 AM

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