# China Is Much Weaker Than It Seems. That’s the Problem.

- Published: 2026-05-12T18:44:53Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T07:39:35Z
- Section: Opinion
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/opinion/china-power-trump-xi-beijing.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Bret Stephens
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History shows there is no more productive national asset than freedom.

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