Assessment essay

 Assume one of the following suggested identities—a security analyst at Pentagon, a policy analyst at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, a CEO of a multinational corporation that has growing footprint in China, a human rights advocate inside the beltway, a policy analyst at a leading investment bank, a trade analyst at the American Chamber of Commerce, or anyone out of your own pick. Lay out the key challenges confronting the United States in its bilateral relationship with China. Then assess if President Trump’s handling of these challenges has effectively advanced America’s national interests.