U.S.-China Relations: A China Policy that Considers Beijing's Successor Leadership
Abstract
This paper studies China and its relation to the U.S. It reviews the history of China, focusing on the tumultuous past 50 years, characterized by chaos and corruption in the name of Mao's revolution. This provides an understanding of the frame of reference for China's octogenarian leaders' strong hold on communism. This paper discusses Deng Xiaoping's economic reform which has led China into the global market and notes the U.S. struggle to establish a healthy economy. A study of China's future leadership provides insight into the successor leadership and their propensity for political reform. The paper concludes that we must change the way we view China - we must look beyond today's aging communist leaders and encourage the successor leadership toward democracy. A pragmatic policy toward China's current leaders is the most appropriate. This policy recognizes the political and economic realities that face both China and the U.S.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA276865
Entities
People
- Sheryl E. Murray
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy