China Need Not Be Feared Or Opposed
Forgot to include this sensible yet thoughtful comment by David Shambaugh (pictured) in one of my entries a few months ago while reading his article titled "China Engages Asia: Reshaping the Regional Order".
In discussing the many new realities that Asian countries and the United States have to adjust to in view of China's regional ascent, Shambaugh argued that China need not be feared or opposed.
He wrote that even though some states may hedge against the potential for Chinese dominance, China's interests and regional preferences may well coincide with those of its neighbors and the U.S., thus providing opportunities for collaboration.
Arguing that the U.S. and China's neighbors should welcome China's place at the regional table and the constructive role that China is increasingly playing multilaterally in addressing regional challenges, Shambaugh also added:
"If U.S. influence declines in Asia while China's rises relatively in regional problem solving, it will more reflect Washington's aloofness than Beijing's assertiveness."
In discussing the many new realities that Asian countries and the United States have to adjust to in view of China's regional ascent, Shambaugh argued that China need not be feared or opposed.
He wrote that even though some states may hedge against the potential for Chinese dominance, China's interests and regional preferences may well coincide with those of its neighbors and the U.S., thus providing opportunities for collaboration.
Arguing that the U.S. and China's neighbors should welcome China's place at the regional table and the constructive role that China is increasingly playing multilaterally in addressing regional challenges, Shambaugh also added:
"If U.S. influence declines in Asia while China's rises relatively in regional problem solving, it will more reflect Washington's aloofness than Beijing's assertiveness."
posted by Maria Siow @ 12:03 AM
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