US-China people-to-people ties weaken as visits decline, sparking misperception concerns

A decline in US visits to China is raising concerns in Washington about misreading Beijing, highlighted by a retired US Marine colonel's controversial remarks on China's economy that drew criticism for using outdated data. The trend suggests deteriorating mutual understanding amid strained bilateral relations, potentially reinforcing hawkish narratives and complicating diplomatic engagement.

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