Seven Things Tom Cotton Needs to Learn About China

Megan Russell Explores Tom Cotton’s Book on China

In this article, Megan Russell critically examines US Senator Tom Cotton's book, "Seven Things You Can’t Say About China," expressing disdain for its lack of depth and factual accuracy. She addresses seven misconceptions Cotton presents about China, highlighting their cultural, historical, and geopolitical contexts.

• Cotton's book is criticized for lacking evidence and promoting fear.
• China's rise is independent of US actions and is rooted in its own accomplishments.
• Understanding China requires firsthand experience, which Cotton lacks.
• The portrayal of China as a threat lacks substance and misrepresents economic and political realities.