WASHINGTON -- China's rapid rise in the high-tech and maritime sectors has given hard-liners within the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump reason to make their voices heard. Two factions are battling for influence, and the outcome of their jostle for power is set to influence global geopolitics well beyond U.S.-China relations.
One group is focused on drawing economic benefits for the U.S. and the other prioritizes security. While Washington and Beijing are aiming to complete trade talks by late February, a deadline set by Trump, few experts see the tensions easing rapidly.
