Andrew J. Nathan (above), a professor of political science at Columbia University who specializes in Chinese politics, SAYS we shouldn’t expect any big change in American relations with China no matter who gets elected president in November:
U.S. China policy is likely to remain on much the same track it has been on since the Nixon presidency: cooperation in the economic rise of China through the provision of capital, technology, education, and access to U.S. markets, combined with efforts to bring China into compliance with global norms, jawboning on human rights, and maintenance of a sturdy defence posture in Asia—in short, engagement. Even if the Republican candidate wins ...
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