The political climate in the American Congress is poisoned.
But there is a zone of harmony.
Democrats and Republicans are hellbent on keeping China in check.
When it comes to China, President Joe Biden can count on bipartisan approval.
His recent conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping may help temper the rhetoric.
But the US will not let up in putting pressure on China.
The determination feeds on disappointments and distrust.
From the American point of view, China has broken key agreements when it comes to industrial espionage, the protection of intellectual property and the opening of markets.
China's efforts to incorporate Taiwan and thus the most important semiconductor producers are increasing rejection.
The fact that China secretly continues to support Russia also does nothing to ease the tension.
America is cutting off sensitive technology from China and trying to make itself independent of Chinese supplies.
Beijing shouldn't be surprised, it woke the lion.