Dispelling the myths, presenting the facts, and offering predictions about the world's most important bilateral relationship.

Competition between the world's two strongest powers is inevitable, but myths and misperceptions prevent a clear understanding of the fundamental realities driving Sino-US rivalry. It is time to dispel the myths and provide the facts. This book explains the key areas of contention between Beijing and Washington, uncovering the realities behind important economic, military, and diplomatic trends. It also presents detailed predictions on how the rivalry will likely unfold over the coming years and decades. Sino-US competition is the most important geopolitical fact of the 21st Century. Anyone seeking to succeed and thrive in an uncertain future must understand the drivers and contours of the world's most influential bilateral relationship.

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Born and raised in Seattle Washington, Brendan spent half of his adult life in Asia. Over the course of eight years living and working in China, Brendan learned Mandarin and began writing freelance geopolitical analysis for Asia Times, The Diplomat, China Outlook, and other publications. He currently serves as an Intelligence Analyst for a private intelligence firm. Previously, he worked as Asia-Pacific Analyst or Crisis24. Brendan has been interviewed and quoted by the LA Times and NPR, and is based in Maryland.