Summary
A collection of essays written by young Chinese scholars, examining various aspects of relations between China and the US. Contributors contend that conflict has arisen when America defined its strategic and economic interests in ways that made China a problem, when Americans misperceived Chinese intentions and capabilities, and when domestic American politics held benefits for those exaggerating conflict with China. They demonstrate that cooperation has occurred when Washington saw strategic and economic benefits, when Americans had a more accurate view of Chinese intentions, and when domestic political gains were to be made through bilateral cooperation. Davis is professor of comparative politics at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, John Hopkins University, SAIS, in China.
