The tension between China and the United States is one of the core issues on today's global political and economic stage. Recently, the Pentagon has been working to confront China on a large scale in the Pacific theater, a move that further escalates tensions between China and the United States. The Pentagon has assessed that whether aerial refueling can play a sufficient role in future wars is one of the key factors in winning a war. This tension is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Historical Events

Trade Friction: In recent years, the United States has repeatedly threatened to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, further worsening the economic relations between the two countries.

2. Strategic Competition

"Asia-Pacific Rebalancing" Policy: Since 2009, the United States has proposed a "pivot" to Asia and the "Asia Rebalance" strategy, aimed at strengthening strategic containment of China.

Military Confrontation: Both China and the United States frequently conduct military exercises to showcase their military capabilities, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.