China And The U.s.

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China a late developer, lagged behind the west due to the communist revolution in 1949, and rush to industrialized later in the 20th century. However, trying to redeem themselves they are quickly trying to establish a political economy as political and social tensions rise within. The crisis in China will have potential consequences on future relations with the United States.
The one dominant hegemon in the international arena is currently the U.S., however in twenty years that could be changed and the U.S. could see China as a challenger. There are multiple factors that will determine the relationship between these super powers such as the reunification of Taiwan and China, North and South Korea, reliance of U.S. allies, steady economic growth and the possibility of democratization. Decisions made by the U.S. will shape the future due to their heavy influence in the international arena. The combination of both realist precautions and liberal ideals will determine future Sino-American relations.
From a liberal standpoint, the ultimate goal would be to help “democratize” China to achieve international democratic peace. The probability of this goal being accomplished within twenty years is unlikely, but can be definitely possible through long-term policy changes in capitalization, free trade and globalization, (Mao, pg. 1). In addition to these goals, the U.S. can actively take part in reunifying critical Asian countries such as North and South Korea, and Taiwan with China to create a democratic environment for a new China. In terms of military and nuclear build-up, these threats would soon disappear because liberals believe that democratic countries have a tendency not to go to war with one another. Liberals would like to ultimately see peaceful international affairs with co-existing emerging powers.
Unlike liberals, realists support the containment of the Chinese threat by balancing their power with a stronger Japan a...