US and China are entering a trap of their own making

Who can break this impasse? In May 2022, US secretary of state Antony Blinken declared that China is the only country with the "intent" and "capability" to alter the international order. However, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are yet to enter any strategic dialogue. With the past offering no guidance on avoiding conflict between the two declining superpowers, Edward Luce argues that diplomacy is vital in this delicate political climate.