The White House signaled that it will continue a tough-on-China approach following a speech by Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the World Economic Forum that called for countries to cast aside “ideological prejudice” and “reject the outdated Cold War” mentality in efforts to fight global challenges. “The comments don’t change anything, we believe that this moment requires a strategic and a new approach forward,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said at a press briefing on Jan. 25. “Our approach on China remains what it has been for the last months, if not longer.” The new administration aims to “play a better defense,” which includes holding China accountable for unfair practices, protecting U.S. data, and maintaining the United States’ technological edge, she said. “What we’ve seen in the last few years is that China’s growing more authoritarian at home and more assertive abroad, and Beijing is now challenging our security, …