The U.S.-China strategic power competition involves competing ideas for political governance, economic development, and international diplomacy. China is the only U.S. competitor potentially capable of combining its economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to mount a sustained challenge to a stable and open international system. Understanding the nature of this competition is essential for the U.S.-China relationship to survive. This book reviews the dynamics of the strategic competition between the U.S. and China, providing insights into how these two nations navigate their complex and often contentious relationship.