[brookst]

I think we’re in agreement. Biases are distortions in thinking, and of course we should try to be aware of our own. They are distinct from our strategies, which are conscious decisions about desired outcomes and means to get there.

Many US politicians have a bias against China due to racial animus and/or populism. Many US politicians have a well-reasoned belief that China poses security and economic threats to the U.S. and should be contained and managed. Some US politicians are in both groups.

[HyperSane]

Biases are more like statistical thinking. I'm biased that any statement Putin makes is much more likely to be false than true. But I also think that is likely to be the case based on his history of lies.