That’s a good article published on July, the 9th. But Chinese and U.S. negotiators are now meeting towards agreements on trade.
Better fight them now before they build up their navy, robot drones and huge economy—rather then when they have the upper hand in say 20 or 30 years. Xi going to have to cave now—after a few token measures and a meet with Trump. That or face down Trump and see if he blinks! Maybe seize Taiwan? Challenge Japan over those islands or step in to North Korea? More hacking maybe? They got away with invading Tibet and seizing it for their new Han Empire—who is next? Nepal? They must expand to keep their people happy and proud.
Why meet? Chinese need to drop their tariffs immediately.