Ya that notion that the US (and presumably it’s allies) should “behave” in the face of Chinese aggression probably isn’t going to sit well with a lot of folks. Fine line between behaving and appeasement. It’s definitely time for US to reinvest in its domestic production capacity like you say!
I used the word 'behave' as in 'not provoke'. It's pointless to start a fight with somebody if you are currently a 97 lb weakling. Wait until you've built yourself up to be a 400 lb he-man again, like you were about 60 years ago.