China - Cold war of the future?

Question

As China's wealth and power continue to grow is it inevitable that they will eventually knock heads with the West?

Answer 1

Its possible. Does China still recieve the trade cost reductions they used to?

China and Russia have both expressed concern over the U.S. and the relationship the U.S. has with Iran. Both countries have told the U.S. that if they (the U.S.) attack or invade Iran that they (Ru & Ch) will retaliate against them (the U.S.).

Its really kind of a wierd triangle of sorts. Russia and China are backing Iran, who is making deals with Venezuela to have both of thier countries accept euros for thier natural resources. This puts pressure on the rest of OPEC concerning the prices of oil, in two currencies. OPEC has so far traded in dollars, however the dollar is losing ground against the euro which means that OPEC gets less from thier oil dealings. If Iran and Venezuela, both members of OPEC, start making more with euros it could provide the impetus to shift to euros. This is a huge concern to the U.S. for obvious reasons. China has also made moves to replace some of thier foriegn debt holdings that are in dollars with euros. So have alot of the other countries that are part of OPEC, namely the UAE.

However, China is also concerned with what N. Korea is up to with thier "nukes", considering they are right next door. They may seek international help with that one.

I suppose it all depends on the actions of the U.S. in regards to Iran, and Irans actions in regard to thier oil dealings. Keep in mind that the news is reporting that there are two carrier groups in the Gulf region, This makes it pretty crowded in the Gulf at the moment.

I could very well simply be talking out of my... well.. you know.. heh..

Not sure if I answered your question. I guess it is very possible that it could happen.

Anyone see the movie Serenity and or the TV Show Firefly? Interesting future... that this hints at..

Answer 2

I agree, The West can't compete economically with China because of their cheap labour. This could lead to trading difficulties unless agreements are signed and kept.

China have just demonstrated they can knock out satellites in space. This can have defence implications. At the moment China haven't displayed any expansionist aims. Taiwan is a sore issue with the Chinese and their allies in North Korea are also a sore point with the West.

Both the West and the Chinese have Nuclear capabilities which will have a deterrent effect on both sides but I fancy conditions that were prevailing during the Soviet/West cold war days are very likely in future.

Answer 3

Competition between countries (over contracts and over the work of company head offices) is inevitable - and it is inevitable that Taiwan either changes its status or ends up celebrating its 100th anniversary still in this unrecognised independence situation.

And China will always have nuclear weapons (and clear boundaries), so direct warfare with China is not probable, not thinkable.

But when China becomes the musclepower of support that every faction in every Civial War in the world wants to have on their side / backing /trading with them, then it is possible that you will see the US back one faction and China another, and the civil war could be long and gruesome.

Only then can you see the arms race that is a cold war taking shape.

Answer 4

no longer till the close to end of international conflict 3, whilst the leaders of england, u . s . a . and China will artwork jointly against the easy enemy [probably between the midsection jap international places they're consistently victimising]. They, like Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill, would be publicly allied yet have deep animosity in the back of the curtain. Then, it extremely is going to likely be Russian [no pun meant] roulette between the powers, till one overreacts out of paranoia, and wipes the human race from the face of the earth. Or, consistent with danger no longer. regardless of... haha

Answer 5

Nope - they might convince the general public this is true but war between superpowers is not good for business and will not happen - those in power have too much to lose, you see?

Answer 6

The problem with a war with China is that you have one war, then you fancy another half-an-hour later.

Answer 7

Only obvious, we are on a downhill plummet toward Communism, they are in a downhill plummit toward Imperialist Democracy..... It doesnt much matter who wins...

Answer 8

it does seem possible but i sincerely hope not