2021-09-07-ITIF-对抗中国_美国和其盟友联盟的的局限性（英）_12页_223kb

Summary: Limits to Alliances in China-United States Relations

This analysis argues that despite global hardening against China, effective allied action is hindered by diverging interests among nations. The United States should prioritize internal alignment over reliance on alliances.

Key points:

• National interests in China are shaped by four forces: as a market, supplier, competitor, and geopolitical rival.
• Compared to the US, other countries have different incentives: e.g., Europe relies less on trade balances, India is the closest aligner.
• Historical cases with the Soviet Union and Japan show that alliances are less crucial than US domestic efforts.

Strategic framework:

• The US must close gaps between corporate and national interests, particularly in competitiveness.
• Proposed policies include enhancing transparency, incentivizing reshoring, and ensuring reciprocity in trade.
• Without addressing internal weaknesses, the US risks isolation in countering China.

Conclusion: The US-led approach should focus on revitalizing domestic strengths to encourage allied support.