In the 1970s and 1980s,many commentators viewed Japan's ascent as a harbinger of US hegemonic decline

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During the 1970s and 1980s, Japan's trade surplus with the US was steadily increasing, creating a perception that Japan was surpassing the US economically. This led many commentators to predict that Japan's rise would result in US hegemonic decline. Choice A is incorrect because the increasing US competitive advantage in high technology industries did not necessarily undermine this perception. Choice B is incorrect because the US did not have trade surpluses with China at the time. Choice D is incorrect because Japan was known for its export-oriented economy rather than protectionism. Choice E is incorrect because the end of the Cold War occurred after Japan's economic rise had already created apprehension about US hegemony.

In the 1970s and 1980s,many Commentators Viewed Japan's Ascent as a Harbinger