#USChinaTensions

Military and Strategic Rivalry

The US and China also face rising tensions in the South China Sea, where China has expanded its military presence, asserting territorial claims that conflict with those of several countries, including US allies. The US has repeatedly sailed warships through contested waters to challenge China's territorial assertions. In addition, Taiwan remains a critical flashpoint, with China viewing it as part of its territory and the US offering military support to Taiwan as part of its broader Indo-Pacific strategy.