U.S.-China Relations Entered New Paradigm, Professor Medeiros Says

The transcript discusses the evolving US-China relationship, highlighting a shift from viewing China as a potential partner to a competitor. This change is bipartisan and stems from structural shifts in American perceptions of China's behavior. During the Obama administration, the focus was on balancing cooperation and competition, but recent years have seen a greater emphasis on competition due to China's assertiveness. The relationship is now characterized by persistent tensions and competition across economic, security, and ideological domains, marking a new normal in US-China relations.

In what ways has China's behavior influenced the US strategy towards it?

What does the term 'new normal' refer to in the context of US-China relations?