Explore a comprehensive analysis of China's rise to global prominence in this 50-minute Aspen Institute talk. Examine how the US underestimated China's growing economic power and international assertiveness over the past decade. Delve into China's Belt and Road Initiative, military expansion in the South China Sea, cyber attacks on US companies, and advancements in critical technologies like AI and 5G. Investigate Xi Jinping's vision for Chinese supremacy and his consolidation of power amidst global trade challenges. Consider the implications for US-China relations, including Trump's approach and policy towards China, the Hong Kong protests, and the potential for conflict over Taiwan. Evaluate China's strengths and weaknesses, including its supply chain, Huawei's 5G technology, and lack of combat history. Assess whether China poses a manageable challenge or a significant threat to US global leadership and contemplate strategies for maintaining America's position on the world stage.