I encounter China Chinese tourists daily . From my direct experience I can tell you we /the world does not want these people to get the upper hand , anywhere , ever...
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Hence Trump’s tougher line on Pakistan.
Calculus: Pakistan is India’s blood enemy. Trump “leaning on” Pakistan, takes pressure off of India by reducing the likelihood of Pakistan “bothering” India. This help free up the Indian military to directly confront China. Good for US.
China’s move: Help Pakistan via North Korea (to maintain plausible deniability). Pakistan “makes noise” on the Indian border: allows “militants” to cross border, make threats, etc.