American has done nothing to China. We were their ally in World War II, for God’s sake. Of course we’ve opposed their Communist expansionism since the Commies took over in 1949. And I ‘m glad we did.
The Asian culture has a very competitive streak. Look at how Asian kids here in the U.S. view school. Their parents drive them to work hard and succeed far more than the average American family does. Why? Is it genetic, cultural, or both?
My daughter plays piano at a very high level for her age (teenager). We go to competitive invitation only recitals and 50% or more of the kids are Asian and many of them are half her age playing difficult pieces beautifully. Why?
Because they are forced to practice for hours each day. Most kids get hours of screen-time each day in the U.S., but these kids are practicing piano or studying instead of watching youtube or playing videogames. Do their parents have contempt for other parents who do not push their kids as hard? I don’t know, but I imagine some do to some extent. They are nice and polite people and I don’t condemn them for pushing their children to succeed, but they are undeniably hyper-competitive and they work very hard.
We were an ally of China in WWII. In fact, we saved China by defeating their arch-enemy - Japan. However, that changed when China became a communist nation. The state is above everything in China and in light of this cultural bias as well as the necessity of showing that their brand of communism is superior, we are in a state of permanent opposition.
China will never be our friend because the supremacy of individual rights (our constitution) is the most dangerous concept for their state run society (communism). Our brand of capitalism cannot be seen as superior to their brand of state run “capitalism.”
This is the same juxtaposition we see with a strict practice of Islam vs the bill of rights and our laws. They can never coexist no matter how many bumper stickers we put on Subarus and electric cars.