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An outlook of the relationship between the US and China in 2023

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February 2023
Sabrine Emran & Filippo Fasulo

The relationship between the US and China continues to be complex and multi-faceted. While both countries have a strong economic and political influence at the global level, some argue that their ongoing rivalry is becoming increasingly strained due to the upsurge of the war in Ukraine, leading to tensions between China and the United States, but also between China and Europe. So where does the US-China relationship go from here? And will the tensions persist in 2023, or will they shift?

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