The reality is the US is going to demonise China no matter what, its just part of their racist and partisan political system, they need an enemy to keep their country together. The main issue is that China is still in a relatively weaker position, they have bases in South Korea and Japan, stronger semiconductors.
The way for China to break out is to foster closer ties with its neighbours, ASEAN and South Korea/Japan. On the economics side it is doing great, with the signing of RCEP, China Korea Japan free trade. But on the soft power side it is still putting in enough effort.
The foreign ministry is still arguing with nationalistic south koreans about kimchi, which is exactly what the US wants. China really needs better PR managers.
The way for China to break out is to foster closer ties with its neighbours, ASEAN and South Korea/Japan. On the economics side it is doing great, with the signing of RCEP, China Korea Japan free trade. But on the soft power side it is still putting in enough effort.
The foreign ministry is still arguing with nationalistic south koreans about kimchi, which is exactly what the US wants. China really needs better PR managers.