First, a look at the goals of both countries is in order. "China's grand strategy is keyed to achieving three interrelated objectives: first and foremost, the preservation of domestic order and well-being in the face of social strife; second, defense against persistent external threats to national sovereignty and territory; and third, the attainment and maintenance of geopolitical influence as a major and perhaps primary state in the Asia-Pacific region a

America's relationship with China will determine the nature of its new role-if the Chinese achieve a dominating position after a long hegemonic struggle with the U.S., then that supremacy will likely be harsh, destructive, and based on military power; whereas, if the domination comes about through a positive relationship, then China will likely be a benign and benevolent power. The surest way to make an enemy is to treat someone (whether a person, country, or whatever) as such. Therefore, the United States should avoid this pitfall. Since China has thus far exhibited such constructive behavior and willingness to cooperate, the United States should make full use of this opportunity to help a nation, that due to its size and population will eventually become a hegemon regardless, to become an ally and a democracy where human rights and freedoms are available for the people.

Finally, the issue of the military presence of the Unites States in Ease Asia must be addressed. China definitely exhibits a more assertive military stance and there are many factors for this, not least of all its sense of being Asia's naturally dominant power. Almost every major study of Chinese military spending has shown that actual spending is at least several times Beijing's official figure. Whatever the exact figures are, China is now engaged in one of the most extensive and rapid military buildups in the world. In other words, it will become far riskier for Washington to prevent or curb Chinese aggression with the kind of show of force made during the Straits of Taiwan crisis as time passes, if for no other reason than fighting China in a protracted land war would be a disaster for the United States because it could neither pose a threat without great loss of American lives (due to China's population and landmass) nor could it raise the support of the American people for a conflict over dominance in East Asia. On the positive side, China has acquiesced to U.S. pressure regarding weapons proliferation. Also, except for its security relationship with Pakistan, Beijing has neither exported missiles (in violation of international agreements) nor has it exported technology for use in nuclear reactors not under the International Atomic Energy Agency's supervision. Basically, China has been "on its best behavior" and treating them as an enemy is the quickest and surest way of making them one and since an American (military) exit from that region would not change

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