Explaining The Geopolitical Foundations of US-China Competition in the Asia-Pacific

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 department of political geography, tarbiat modares university

2 political geography, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

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China's rapid economic growth is attributed to an efficient national strategy, resulting in an average doubling of its GDP every eight years. Currently, China is the largest trading partner of the United States, being the largest source of imports and the third-largest US export market. China's rise over the past two decades has significantly impacted global politics. The increasing tension between the United States and China is reminiscent of the rivalry between the United States and the former Soviet Union during the Cold War. This tension is due to geopolitical and ideological competition between the two countries. Given the significance of the Asia-Pacific region in geopolitical trends, this article aims to examine the geopolitical underpinnings of the competition between the United States and China in the region using descriptive and analytical methods and available resources. The findings indicate that the United States and its allies are attempting to constrain and challenge China as a major power with influence over regional and global processes on the maritime geostrategic front. China is employing various geopolitical strategies to challenge the US and its Western allies and break the chain of US allies surrounding it. This is in an effort to expand its influence beyond its borders.
Key words: China, USA, Asia Pacific, geopolitical competitions.

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