William Burns, who leads the United States Central Intelligence Agency, warned that exiting the Chinese economy would be a risky move. He shared this view in a speech at the Anglo-American Ditchley Foundation gathering, as reported by Reuters.
Burns pointed out that China is pursuing a reshaping of the world order and has built substantial economic, diplomatic, technological, and military strength to support that aim.
In Burns’s assessment, the contemporary global landscape shows that nations want reliable access to essential resources and advanced technologies. He argued that pulling away from China entirely would be imprudent, and instead suggested prudent risk management: diversify the economy, safeguard resilient supply chains, maintain a technological edge, and invest in domestic industrial capacity to stabilize growth.
The discussion also touched on the broader trajectory of global economics. Bloomberg has projected that China could emerge as the leading driver of global growth by 2028, signaling a shift in the balance of economic influence that policymakers around the world are watching closely.
Meanwhile, the United States has continued to adjust its sanctions framework related to Russia, with ongoing measures designed to influence sanctions compliance and the broader economic dynamics connected to the region.