A New Exclusion Act.

The article discusses the rise of Sinophobia in Republican politics and its impact on the party's policy program. It argues that demonizing China allows Republicans to unite around an authoritarian agenda and promotes unfettered Pentagon profiteering. The article highlights how the vilification of China creates shared ground for the party's factions and helps conservatives gain majority backing. It also critiques the claims made by Republicans about China's role in various issues, arguing that they are conspiracy theories and lack evidence. The article concludes by suggesting that a more nuanced understanding of China and a progressive critique of the status quo are needed to address the challenges facing both the US and China. [Extracted from the article]