In a series of war games in the seas and skies around Taiwan last month, China deployed some of its newest strike aircraft, warships and missile forces. However, one of the most menacing weapons used in the drills: an updated version of a bomber that first flew in the early years of the Cold War.

Unlike the military and ideological confrontation stemming from the Cold War of the 20th century, today's rivalry between the US and China points to issues surrounding technology and trade in key global sectors.

In leaning on hawks Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, Donald Trump is setting the stage for an existential battle against China -- although, as always, the president-elect's knack for dealmaking

US-China relations are shaping up to be as adversarial as expected, with President-elect Donald Trump poised to appoint two well-known China hawks for key roles as he starts to form for his “America First” cabinet.