I hear ya!
But I think Russia is easier to handle and maybe even quasi win over (as we also worked with them in WWII), whereas the Chinese are the greater threat.
Gordon Chang, who you mentioned earlier, talks China with John Batchelor on the radio.
I listen in once and a while.
Trump has to keep his options open.
There are powerful forces that are squeezing Russia right now like those I mentioned.
A negotiated compromise to make all sides happy so the greater threat of China can be faced?
There’s got to be a better way......