High-ranking American ex-official in Hong Kong criticizes Trump for misjudging China policy
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In the hotspot of Hong Kong, a previous top-tier US official has slammed the Trump administration for underestimating Beijing's clout and urged the country to jumpstart dialogues in the face of mounting trade disputes.
Kurt Campbell, ex-deputy secretary of state under the Biden administration, spoke at an American Chamber of Commerce ( AmCham ) gathering on Thursday, casting doubt on the incumbent administration's coherent policy towards China, plagued by internal disputes between hawks and those advocating for diplomatic engagement.
"Our greatest perils stem from inadvertent blunders and misjudgments, whether in military maneuvers or the trade agreement, sparking a sudden conflict that isn't reconciled by adequate communication or negotiation channels," he declared.
Notably, Campbell's specific suggestions for navigating the escalating trade discord between the U.S. and China, as outlined in his speech at AmCham, have yet to be detailed. However, given Campbell's history of participating in discussions and collaborations on U.S.-China relations and trade squabbles—like co-authoring "The Power of the Powerless: China’s Rise and the Struggle for a New World Order" with Rush Doshi—his broader perspectives on U.S.-China relations might offer valuable insights. To fully grasp Campbell's proposals, it would be essential to analyze his speech or related publications for a comprehensive understanding.
- Kurt Campbell, the former deputy secretary of state under the Biden administration, criticized the current administration's policy towards China, suggesting that they may be underestimating Beijing's influence and miscalculating the risks associated with war-and-conflicts and trade disputes.
- In a Thursday speech to the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), Campbell urged the United States to re-engage in dialogues with China, emphasizing the importance of effective communications to avoid inadvertent blunders and misjudgments that could lead to a sudden conflict.
- The incumbent administration's policy towards China has been described as disjointed, with internal disputes between hawks and those advocating for diplomatic engagement. This inconsistency has raised doubts about the coherence of the policy, as noted by Campbell in his speech.
- General news outlets should take note of Campbell's insights on U.S.-China relations, as he has a history of participation in discussions and collaborations on the subject, including co-authoring "The Power of the Powerless: China’s Rise and the Struggle for a New World Order." His broader perspectives on the issue could provide valuable contributions to policy-and-legislation discussions.
- Despite not yet providing specific suggestions for navigating the escalating trade disagreements between the U.S. and China, Campbell's speech raised concerns about the potential risks of miscommunication and miscalculation in both military and trade policy, which could lead to costly conflicts.
