The US lawmakers seem to agree on a tougher view of China.

This is an existential struggle over what life will look like in the 21st century.

So how does that competition look from China?

We'll hear from our correspondent, John Ruich.

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We've heard a lot about the United States shifting its approach to China.

So how does that look from China?

The divide between the world's two largest economies was on display last night, a special committee in the US House of Representatives held a hearing on the threat of China.

The committee was created to showcase exactly that message.

About 7,000 miles away, Chinese officials were listening and so was NPR's John Ruich who's covered China for many years.

Hey there, John.

Good morning.

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