It’s no surprise that the world’s two biggest economies will have disagreements now and then. But that’s no excuse for hostility. In fact, a bad attitude is counterproductive.

There is an alternative for resolving the China-U.S. puzzle that goes beyond the simple binary choice of “deep integration” or “decoupling.” But the two sides must want to discover it.

It’s a cooperative list that’s growing steadily longer, based on mutual interests. As the United States attempts to apply pressure, it only pushes them closer together.

Many factors serve as a brake on continued deterioration of relations between China and the United States. While a negative mood has taken hold, there’s reason for confidence.

Energy, agriculture and education all have great potential to draw the neighbors closer. But don’t expect them to become conventional allies.

Under constant attack from various corners of the United States, China may have difficulty sustaining a new type of major-country relationship. Its policies are at a crossroad.

China and the United States need to economic and technological competition in a healthy and peaceful zone because it’s normal and necessary for progress.

The relationship between the US and China experienced a brief respite following another bruising year of mutual disputes and recriminations. Many analysts anticipate more gyrations and acrimony in 2020.

Philippine president Duterte and the US-trained Philippine military have long been at war concerning the country’s amicability with China. Now, a Beijing-friendly official has come into power in the coast guard, tipping the balance in Duterte’s favor.

The age of artificial intelligence is coming. But if major powers fail to keep pace, they could be putting mankind at risk.