What is the right way forward for future Sino-US relations?
- By Huang Rihan
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As regards the possibility of parting ways, the book expounds as follows: politically and ideologically, the differences and contentions are growing sharper; economically, the "ballast" effect is diminishing; and socially, domestic uncertainties are affecting bilateral relations and mutual distrust is increasing.
The central point of this book, however, is the discussion on how "all roads lead to Rome" - the building of the new type of Sino-U.S. great power relations. It propounds two key questions: Firstly, the United States is expected to respect China's sovereignty, while China is not necessarily going to challenge the fundamental international political and economic order advocated by the United States. Secondly, the new types of conflicts or confrontations - cyber warfare, the space war, the arms race and so on - should be avoided. Should they occur, strategic dialogue and an effective mechanism are called for.
In conclusion, this book is distinct in two respects. First, its strategic angle: comprehensively interpreting the past, the present and the future of Sino-U.S. relations. The second is its practical implications in the real world: helping us to identify the real international situation of our times. The book "Great Power Relations" not only dissects Sino-U.S. relations at present but also proposes a future development path. To me, it's a book inspiring and inspirational.
The writer is a research fellow with the Charhar Institute.
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