The Chinese are a legitimate threat to our existence. They have stated such and are enacting it. The Russians do not have near the power(other than nuclear) at this point to take us down. The Chinse can and will try. Their stated goal is world economic dominance. Their military is growing vastly and they are trying to pass us in superiority. We have been asleep at the wheel and they are moving past us in terms of economic might and militarily.Russia has yet to change a vote or election in America. Chinese economic effects are felt everyday however.
Frankly, they are trying to take us down wihtouth "firing a shot". Buy up food resources, control supply chains, and manipulation through social media and electronics. They are well on their way. Also, they have got into our politicians through bribes, monetary gain, and economic influence.
If they control food, water, transporatation, and the flow of goods then , they can control us. Take us over culturally then they have us.
They have much more money than Russia or even the Soviets ever dreamed of. They actually have much more will and ambition.
We are on a collision course with them.