China is contributing to the ‘Cold War mentality,’ too

“Americans must not be naive about China’s repression, disregard for human rights, and global ambitions,” wrote Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a Foreign Affairs op-ed last week. “I fear, however, that the growing bipartisan push for a confrontation with China … risks empowering authoritarian, ultranationalistic forces in both countries,” while distracting from areas where the countries can cooperate, including on climate change.