The China Fallacy: How the U.S. Can Benefit from China's Rise and Avoid Another Cold War

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American critics who deeply fear a "China threat" have unduly influenced government policy. "China hawks" believe China intends to push the United States out of Asia and dominate the world. Protectionists argue that China threatens American jobs and prosperity. This authoritative work examines why and how the U.S. should stabilize and improve its relations with China. It first assesses the threat posed by China, addressing such issues as military capability, Taiwan, the trade deficit, human rights and democracy. It then discusses the rationale for rapprochement between the two countries in order to achieve a stable peace. It makes the case for a fundamental shift in U.S. policy and efforts by both countries to increase their cooperation. It analyzes the benefits to the United States of this policy shift along with the potential impact on Japan, Taiwan, and both Koreas. This significant work on U.S.-China relations will be an essential resource for the academic and policy community as well as of interest to the general reader on a topic of great public concern.

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This thrilling and thought-provoking volume by Gross (senior associate, Pacific Forum, Center for Strategic and International Studies) seeks to challenge the conventional wisdom underlying current policy toward China. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. * Choice *
The China Fallacy is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand American policy toward China. Its thoughtful recommendations on improving U.S.-China relations should be weighed seriously by all concerned with the impact of Chinas rise. -- Samuel R. Berger, United States National Security Advisor, under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001
Understanding the complexity, risk and opportunity of China's rise will drive American opinions and policy making well into the 21st century. This book makes an important contribution to that end. -- John Huntsman, former United States Ambassador to China
Gross lays out the case for a more open trade relationship between the United States and China and adoption of a new framework for US-China relations. -- Walter C. Clemens Jr., Boston University * Asian Perspective *
I thoroughly enjoyed this thought-provoking book and I highly recommend it for all geopolitical enthusiasts, those interested in US-Sino relations and keen observers of Chinas rise. As this book is not a scientific study, but a political analysis, it is easy to read and suitable for those with limited knowledge of the struggle for power and influence in the Asian Pacific region. -- Jonathon Cini * Security and Peace *
Overall, the books hypothesis that more fruitful relations with China will result in greater prosperity for America is plausibleI thoroughly enjoyed this thought-provoking book and I highly recommend it for all geopolitical enthusiasts, those interested in US-Sino relations and keen observers of Chinas rise. As this book is not a scientific study, but a political analysis, it is easy to read and suitable for those with limited knowledge of the struggle for power and influence in the Asian Pacific region. -- Jonathon Cini * Sicherheit und Frieden *
The important message of this book [is] that improved U.S.-China relations are a worthy and important goal supporting global peace and prosperityThe China Fallacy provides an important but oft-overlooked case for optimism in the bilateral relationship. -- Rorry Daniels * American Foreign Policy Interests *
Former US official Donald Gross has written what he hopes will be the antidote to pervasive China threat opinions in the public sphere and policies of the US governmentThe China Fallacy is a plea for a more prudent approach of conserving American power and investing in stability for the long term by seeking rapprochement with China. -- John DeLury * Global Asia *
The China Fallacy by Don Gross is a valuable contribution to the debate on the broad implications of a rising China. In this violent world, we cannot afford not to find common ground to work with China an emerging superpower for the simple reason that we do not want nor can we afford another catastrophic war. -- Stanton Jue * American Diplomacy *

Author Bio

Donald Gross is a diplomat, lawyer and policy expert who serves as adjunct fellow of the Pacific Forum, Center for Strategic and International Studies. A former State Department official, he has developed diplomatic strategy toward East Asia and negotiated sensitive agreements with China, Japan, South Korea and North Korea. Earlier, he was counselor of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and director of legislative affairs at the National Security Council in the White House.