US China Policy: Time for Robust Engagement

摘要

Over the past decade, China's emergence of as a growing world power has been met within the United States with a complex mix of viewpoints. The relationship between both nations has become increasing critical to each, and it is precisely because of this important association that America now update its current outlook towards China. A US policy approach which identifies ways for policy makers to sustain US long term interests can maximize bilateral gains using the basic assumption that global politics are not a zero-sum game. Accordingly, this paper will examine both why and how the United States can and should adopt a comprehensive China policy of vigorous global engagement with the intent of focusing all elements of power on shared interests at specific strategic points. Economy, energy, the environment, education, space, and Taiwan all represent fleeting opportunities for robust engagement with China, and should therefore be targeted immediately to capitalize on America's relative strategic advantage.