USA/Sino Political Relations

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This essay puts forward arguments why the United States should attempt to develop positive relations with China. It discusses historical relations and those policies being adopted by the President Clinton as opposed to the isolationist Truman/Eisenhower/Bush, Jr. ideas. The paper discusses China's new growth and industrial potential as well as the effects political relations will have on trade. It also covers nuclear non-proliferation treaties and WTO membership implications.



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"In the past, the U.S. has shared benevolent, if at times, uncertain, ties with China and Taiwan. Profitable trade with the Qing dynasty in the 1700's for opium, tea and coal let subsequent 19th century administrations to continue with Sino-engagement through an "Open Door Policy." U.S. forces even fought alongside the Republic of China (ROC) against Japanese forces during World War II. However, in five short decades, 200 years of close ties have unraveled due to ideological differences. The People's Republic of China (PRC) and the U.S. have pursued divergent roads to civil society. Communism and a command economy have monopolized China, while democracy and capitalism have absorbed America. The U.S. needs to form a constructive relationship with China for several reasons."

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