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=== Assistant: Thank you, Advisor. ===
Thank you, Advisor.

China Peer Status Summary:
* Economic Condition: 5 — Recovery. They have resources to project power and influence, especially through economic and infrastructure deals abroad.
* Posture: 1 — Cautious. While they're assertive globally, they're not seeking direct confrontation at the moment.
* Relations with U.S.: 4 — Trading Partners. Despite strategic rivalry, our interdependence remains a critical stabilizing factor.
* Tensions: 1 counter — something to keep a close eye on, particularly in Asia & Pacific where Taiwan, the South China Sea, and DPRK could become flashpoints.
* Influence Presence: Notable in Africa, South America, Asia & Pacific, and Central South Asia.

My assessment: China is playing the long game—securing influence through diplomacy, trade, and infrastructure, while maintaining a non-confrontational stance militarily. Our best strategy is to shore up our allies in Asia-Pacific (which we’ve done well), keep visibility on their moves in Africa and South America, and ensure our economic and tech posture doesn’t fall behind.

Let’s not provoke unnecessarily, but we cannot afford complacency either.

Orders, Mr. President?