Memo
Published March 5, 2006
Updated March 5, 2006
Tough and Smart on China - Preventing a New Cold War
By:
SUMMARY
A strategic framework, policy ideas and message points for meeting the challenges of a rising China.
This memo describes how progressives should approach the many issues raised by China’s 21st Century rise. It details how they can stand up for American values and economic interests, sustain important Asian alliances, and provide the leadership to keep East Asia peaceful and China moving toward partnership and fair competition.
To read this Memo, open the attached PDF
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