How can US protect its national security, innovation, and jobs from China without undermining its own economic strength?

The debate over China, intellectual property theft, and skilled immigration reveals a fundamental American dilemma: efforts to protect national security and domestic jobs from a rising geopolitical rival risk undermining the openness and innovation that have historically driven U.S. economic and technological leadership.

US wants to defend itself against China’s rise, but the tools used (trade barriers, visa limits) — risk damaging innovation and economic growth.

How can it be solved?