Rivalry with China need not lead to cold war, says US

National security adviser downplays concerns over icy tensions in Asia Pacific region

The Chinese national flag in Beijing, China. Picture: REUTERS/THOMAS PETER

Earlier on Thursday China’s President Xi Jinping said the Asia Pacific region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era, and warned against forming small circles on geopolitical grounds. Responding to questions, Sullivan sought to downplay fears about the risk of a new cold war developing with China.

“We have the choice instead to move forward with what President Joe Biden says is stiff competition, where we are going to compete vigorously across multiple dimensions, including economics and technology, where we are going to stand up for our values, but we also recognise China is going to be a factor in the international system for the foreseeable future.”

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