The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Estrangement of US-China Relations

This article assesses US-China relations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to pandemic, trade war created an atmosphere of bitterness and mistrust in bilateral also prompted Chinese leadership seek enhance its "discourse power" through "wolf warrior" diplomacy. hampered communication cooperation initial phase The unleashing diplomacy as pandemic spread round world, especially United States, has exacerbated served accelerate transition US policy toward China from constructive engagement strategic competition.