Vital Western alliance countries’ heavy dependence on China is a major problem: ‘dangerously exposed’

Your statement seems to express a concern over the reliance of Western alliance countries on China and the potential risks this creates. These risks can be economic, strategic, supply-chain related, or related to national security.

This topic is complex and has different facets. Heavy dependence on China can be problematic for a few reasons:

1. Economic Dependency: Many Western countries have outsourced production of goods and services to China due to cost advantages. If the relationship deteriorates, or if there’s a global calamity