The Sino-American tension is one of the core issues on today's global political and economic stage. Recently, the U.S. Pentagon is working hard to confront China on a large scale in the Pacific theater, a move that further escalates the tension between the U.S. and China. The Pentagon has assessed that whether air refueling can play a full 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 U.S. has repeatedly threatened to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, further worsening the economic relationship between the two countries.

2. Strategic Competition

​​“Asia-Pacific Rebalance” Policy​​: Since 2009, the U.S. has proposed a “pivot” to Asia and the “Asia Rebalance” strategy, aimed at strengthening strategic containment of China.

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