2007-10-15 00:22:08 · 10 answers · asked by slowsmile 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
In a strategic sense, China is THE enemy.
They've got big plans to drive the US out of the Asia Pacific region.
Invading and annexing Taiwan will be just their first step. All their propaganda about reuniting the motherland is a bunch of crap. Their real motive for needing Taiwan for its strategic location. It's crucial. If they try to venture into the Pacific without controlling Taiwan, their supply lines would be easily cut off.
Their plans are hegemony. Just watch.
2007-10-15 00:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe China is as 'friendly' as the US is, for what that's worth. I think that there is a deliberate smear campaign being waged against China in the US to try and reduce consumer confidence in Chinese imports, so Americans will be more willing to pay higher prices for American-made products. I don't think that China is out to deliberately poison our kids with lead-based paints, but I bet there are many instances of lax standards in the quest to keep products cheap. Neither country is without trade faults.
2007-10-15 00:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by kimmunism 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Countries don't have positions, governments do.
The government of China views the United States as a competitor. So in that sense, we do tend to clash over resources, notably oil. But the U.S. is also a big customer. So while certain aspects of the relationship can lead to tension, neither government is too interested in rocking the boat.
Although human rights issues are of concern to a number of people in the United States, I feel government officials are mostly disingenuous when they bring those up and are mostly interested in trade pressure.
As for the people of China themselves, some of them like the idea of America because of its symbolism, others are wary of it, but most do not think of the U.S. on a daily basis and have more pressing issues concerning their daily lives.
2007-10-15 00:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
China just opened up its economy to the world.It's going to take time for the hardliners to completely trust the West and its marketing techniques.
We live in a world of "Me First,Me First",or "the early bird catches the worm". China ,like most South American countries is like,"Let's get to know you first on a social level BEFORE we do business together".
2007-10-15 00:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have to divest ourselves of this "friend" notion when it comes to other nations. With only a few exceptions, nations are not "friends" with each other. There are allies, neutrals and enemies. Common interests, common goals and trade opportunities can promote favorable relationships between nations but all nations are concerned with there own self interests and security.
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2007-10-15 00:31:42 · answer #5 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no no. China sees the US as a hoarde of consumption crazed idiots who will buy up as much garbage and crap as they can send over. People in the US scoff up as much cheap crap as they can, only to have it end up in a landfill six months later, so in a way you could say that China is producing garbage for American landfills.
2007-10-15 00:28:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say friendly. But they are involved heavily in trade with us here in the USA
2007-10-15 00:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by The prophet of DOOM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean the country bush has put us in millions of dollars of debt too. The country that killed our pets, poisoning our children with lead, bad medical devices and now to find out they produce 50% of our medication. Friendly read the newspaper fella........................
2007-10-15 00:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by joyce s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With friends like them (lead content of toys, poisons in our food chain) who needs enemies?
2007-10-15 01:46:20 · answer #9 · answered by k_l_parrish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Me.
2007-10-15 08:38:37 · answer #10 · answered by poolboyg88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋