Pence Casts China as Republican Campaign Foe in Speech

The transcript discusses US Vice President Pence's accusations against China for using stolen technology and meddling in US elections. It highlights the political context, including concerns about the impact of US-China trade tensions on the midterm elections. The discussion also covers the escalation of military tensions and rhetoric between the US and China, with potential implications of a new Cold War. China's response to these accusations is also addressed, emphasizing their denial and strategic use of the trade war to their advantage.

What concerns do analysts have regarding the current state of US-China relations?

What conditions did China set for engaging in further talks with the US?