# Сопутствующие статьи по теме U.S.-China Relations

Can the US Maintain Its Credibility? Ray Dalio's Vision of a 'Tribute-Style' New Order

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio links declining U.S. credibility and rising Chinese influence to a modern "tribute system" – a hierarchical order based on power differentials, economic interests, and diplomatic pressure rather than direct control. This shift, he argues, makes U.S. commitments appear negotiable, prompting Asian nations to reassess security and economic alignments. A key market vulnerability is the advanced semiconductor supply chain concentrated in East Asia, which produces the majority of the world's most advanced chips. Dalio suggests that even without direct conflict, uncertainties over commitments, shipping, or supply chain reshoring can trigger asset price volatility in tech stocks, Asian markets, and RMB-denominated assets. While not predicting immediate extreme events, he warns that policy swings, miscalculations, and non-military pressure could reshape regional order, with market reactions preceding any outright confrontation.

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