Michael D. Swaine, America’s Challenge: a Rising China in the Twenty-First Century

Excerpt

The rapid emergence of China has been one of the most remarkable events in the twenty-first century, which has sparked worldwide speculation about China’s intentions toward the international system. This is particularly true in the United States, where the rise of China has been widely interpreted as a complex foreign policy challenge. What does the emergence of China mean for the interests of the United States? How should it manage China’s rise? What are the foreign policy adjustments or innovations needed to improve policy efficiency and effectiveness? This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities for US–China relations with the rise of China in policy areas ranging from diplomatic, military, and economic spheres to environmental, health, and human rights arenas. Based on the analysis, the book also presents a set of balanced and constructive policy recommendations for US foreign policy makers. …