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 *
Donald Grosss The China Fallacy is a well written, well documented, and refreshing look into the myriad "shortcomings of current US trade and defense policy toward China." * Journal of Chinese Political Science *
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 *
Considered as a whole, The China Fallacy forces debate on U.S-China relations by introducing bold policy recommendations which today remain outside of the mainstream. To be sure, hardliners will find ample material to criticize whereas those seeking accommodation may view this text as a blueprint for the next phase in Sino-American relations. -- Daniel Westlake, George Mason University * The China Review *

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.