China–US Strategic Competition and the Descent of a Porous Curtain

Abstract Since the onset of Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) global pandemic, Sino–US strategic rivalry has dramatically heightened to a pitch where there is mounting discussion over whether or not China and United States have embarked on “new Cold War.” There are three main views in this regard. The first that indeed entered new War; second heading for third will descend into War. Different reflect different scholarly understandings essential properties War concept. Fundamentally, two core features were ideological confrontation proxy war. Considering current US–China competition technological rather than domain, neither side instigated any war; however, phrase War” inappropriate; “Porous Curtain” more apt. ever-narrowing power gap between undoubtedly prompted US government’s adoption policy blockade containment curb China’s rising power. However, deep integration international system historical inertia interaction preclude US’s complete isolation from China. This resulted bilateral relations porous nature. Although future may be promising, does necessarily lead conflict. For reason, managing competitive relationship striving towards coexistence under should key task both countries.