1. Sino-US Relations and Chinese Satisfaction with the World Order.
- Author
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Bolt, Paul, Sacko, David, and Gray, Adam
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SATISFACTION , *BALANCE of power ,CHINA-United States relations - Abstract
Power Transition Theory postulates that peaceful transitions in the international order are a function of degrees of satisfaction. This paper assesses the likelihood of US-Sino conflict through an assessment of Chinaâs satisfaction with the current international order. It explores first the political-military order, particularly the global balance of power, American military bases and influence in Asia, and Chinaâs diplomatic position in Asia and the world. It also explores Chinaâs satisfaction with the current economic order. While China has done extremely well under this system, experiencing rapid economic growth over close to three decades, its position in the latest Doha Round of trade talks brings its satisfaction into question. In addition to assessing convergence on security and economic satisfaction, this paper traces the rudiments of cultural satisfaction, assessing the degree that China and the US may share common cultural expectations of the coming world order. Exploring all these questions will provide insight on whether China will wish to dramatically change the world order in ways that are inimical to US interests. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009