What the hell do you mean "fold"? No nation should fold if another nation declares war on them.
The winner between America and China will be the one who develops the best economy and attracts the best and brightest citizens. This has traditionally been the U.S, but of late, I might argue that China has cut deep into this action. Canada, England, France and Germany alone have lost many ambition, driven citizens to China. Canada as a percentage loses their best more than ANY nation. Canada funds a police state, China funds innovation and technology, it's why we are NOT an ally and we are hurting Americas interests.
Chinese leaders aren't stupid, they know they aren't America 1920 where the requirement of mass, low skilled, low wage citizens into their country would be a boon, they thus defend their border while poach educated talent from elsewhere.
The truth is I feel sorry for the CIA, FBI and others. They not only have a steep uphill climb in this battle, but their own career politicians have made it more difficult. The you throw in other fake "allies" from Canada to Europe and it's difficult to defend Americas future.
Get smart and elect people who want the best for your country and the best IN your country. I'm not going to blame China for exploiting what even the average dumb citizen of the world can see.