According to the theory of international relations, the world is constantly in a state of anarchy and countries always seek a balance of power to maintain their own security.
With China’s rise, the US and its allies fear losing the equilibrium that supports American domination of the global order. Considering China a “revisionist state,” they have raised concerns about Beijing’s unchecked attempt to change the status quo, to pursue military expansionism and follow a path toward hegemony.
From geo-strategic flashpoints in the South China Sea to Taiwan, to trade wars and technological wars, the likelihood of confrontations seems inevitable.
Full article available: https://asiatimes.com/2020/06/three-pathways-to-war-between-the-us-and-china/
