Sun Tzu in the Supply Chain: The New Face of Economic War With China

China and the United States are locked in a modern economic war where prosperity and national security are at stake, fought not on battlefields but through supply chains and trade policy. Guided by ancient military principles, China strategically weaponizes economic tools to achieve global dominance and ensure the Communist Party's survival. This strategy involves exploiting open markets to appropriate technology, as the U.S. once mistakenly believed economic engagement would lead to political liberalization. The commercial drone industry offers a stark example, where Chinese firms absorbed foreign innovation and used state support to dominate the global market, creating critical vulnerabilities for America.