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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 31 MIN

Can the U.S. and China Coexist in a Divided World? | Book Partners and Rivals

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In Partners and Rivals, economist Wendy Dobson explores one of the most defining relationships of our century — the uneasy balance between the United States and China.Can two superpowers, bound by trade yet divided by ideology, find a way to coexist peacefully? Or are we heading toward a new Cold War — one fought not with armies, but with technology, economics, and global influence?In this LeanReads review, we dive deep into: • How China rose from an emerging power to a global giant • Why America fears losing its dominance • What both nations must do to avoid conflict and embrace cooperationFrom trade wars and cyber threats to climate change and political ambition, this book helps us understand that the real question isn’t who will win — but can they survive together?👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to LeanReads for more insightful book breakdowns!Read book summary: https://leanreads.com/mcxnWatch Video: https://youtu.be/vomcPCavWeA📖 Want to read the full book? Check out the link below to support the author.Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rO0iCPaper book link 1: https://bookshop.org/a/115923/9781442647527Paper book link 2: https://amzn.to/3Jo9oxfKindle book: https://amzn.to/4oiYFDh

In Partners and Rivals, economist Wendy Dobson explores one of the most defining relationships of our century — the uneasy balance between the United States and China.Can two superpowers, bound by trade yet divided by ideology, find a way to coexist peacefully? Or are we heading toward a new Cold War — one fought not with armies, but with technology, economics, and global influence?In this LeanReads review, we dive deep into: • How China rose from an emerging power to a global giant • Why America fears losing its dominance • What both nations must do to avoid conflict and embrace cooperationFrom trade wars and cyber threats to climate change and political ambition, this book helps us understand that the real question isn’t who will win — but can they survive together?👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to LeanReads for more insightful book breakdowns!Read book summary: https://leanreads.com/mcxnWatch Video: https://youtu.be/vomcPCavWeA📖 Want to read the full book? Check out the link below to support the author.Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/45rO0iCPaper book link 1: https://bookshop.org/a/115923/9781442647527Paper book link 2: https://amzn.to/3Jo9oxfKindle book: https://amzn.to/4oiYFDh

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