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The briefing concluded with a call for strong US leadership to navigate these challenges. US representatives expressed optimism that dialogue with China could lead to de-escalation and that cooperation remains possible, provided China abides by commitments and refrains from weaponizing critical supply chains.
The overarching message is that the US aims to protect its economic and national security interests through strategic resilience—diversifying supply chains, working with allies, and applying measured economic measures—while remaining open to diplomatic negotiations to stabilize relations with China.