The narrative that America is still the world's superpower economically is challenged by China's growing influence and purchasing power parity, which many countries now recognize. China's economic strategy differs from America's; they can make state-level decisions without needing to convince capitalists, such as instructing banks to stop paying mortgages to prioritize industrial capacity over housing.

China has developed an asymmetric military strategy that allows them to counter U.S. capabilities, such as using carrier strike missiles to destroy assets worth tens of billions for a fraction of the cost.

The U.S. and China are in a technological race, and the winner will dominate not just economically but also militarily.

China's advancements in physical infrastructure and energy production pose a competitive threat to the U.S. in AI development, highlighting the need for the U.S. to streamline data center construction and energy production.

The U.S. dollar's dominance is America's greatest power, not military might; it allows the U.S. to exert influence globally, even over those who do not directly engage with American products.

China is engaged in a subversive war with the U.S., focusing on deception rather than direct military conflict, which changes the nature of international relations.

China's technological ambitions present a significant challenge, and the U.S. must collaborate across sectors to ensure it remains competitive in AI and technology.

China has demonstrated that it can produce competitive AI technologies despite export controls, highlighting the need for the U.S. to invest in its own research capabilities.

The U.S. must take decisive action if it intends to win the economic war with China, or risk merely annoying them without achieving results.