The U.S. is revving up a major counter-China strategy, pledging hundreds of millions to rebuild undersea cables in the Caribbean and Central America—and beyond—to blunt Beijing’s growing global influence. Despite last year’s budget cuts, the State Department sees Chinese economic deals as security risks, citing hidden costs and poor performance. Even as Trump and Xi project cooperation, Washington is quietly fortifying alliances, securing infrastructure, and countering Chinese tech and diplomatic moves—including meddling in Tibet’s spiritual leadership. This is a clear signal: the U.S. is recommitting to outmaneuver China on the world stage.

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