China's relentless economic growth in the 1980s and 1990s heralded its                  emergence as a great power in world politics. As its economy expanded, China seemed                  poised to become the second-largest economy in the world. At the same time, it                  modernized its military and adopted a more assertive diplomatic posture. Many                  observers have begun to debate the international implications of China's rise. Some                  analysts argue that China will inevitably pose a threat to peace and security in                  East Asia. A few even predict a new cold war between Beijing and Washington. Others                  claim that a powerful China can remain benign. None believes that China can be                  ignored. The essays in this volume assess China's emerging capabilities and                  intentions, debate the impact that China will have on security in the Asia-Pacific                  region, and propose polices for the United States to adopt in its relations with                  China.

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