editorialsUpdated: Jul 14, 2020 18:57 ISTChina has developed a reckless track record, of antagonising country after country, with little regard for consequences. The only country China is wary of acting against is the United States (US). The US’ actions against China on the economic front are equally important. Superpowers on a collision course is a recipe for global war, which is why the US and China tend to pull their punches against each other. President Donald Trump has wobbled on the security side when China seemed willing to grant trade concessions.

Source: Hindustan Times July 14, 2020 13:29 UTC