From the US perspective, China’s reckless behavior in the South China Sea, unrestrained cyber attacks against American targets, protectionist economic policies, and escalating political repression at home have demolished the belief that a globally integrated China would be a responsible and cooperative partner. Indeed, recent Chinese actions directly challenge vital American interests and core values.
毫无疑问，全世界最重要的双边关系陷入了深深的麻烦。从美国的角度，中国在南海的“任性”行为、无节制的针对美国目标的网络攻击、保护主义经济政策和逐步升级的对内政治压迫使其无法再相信融入全球的中国将是负责任的合作伙伴。事实上，最近中国的行为直接挑战了美国的核心利益和核心价值。