Make sense of the world around you with a firm grasp of the world’s most important bilateral relationship!

What you will learn

Analyse news events with regard to US-China relations

Understand the dynamic of US-China relations

Explain the key aspects of US-China relations

Evaluate if current tensions will develop into a broader conflict

Description

Are you interested in diplomacy?Β Or hope to make sense of the world around you? If not to speak confidently about global affairs with your peers?

Today, every news development, whether in business, economics, or politics, invariably involves happenings in the U.S-China relationship.

This course will tell you all you need to know not only about the factual aspects of their relationship, but also the dynamic that underlies it, which will enable you to critically analyse global affairs.

We will first go through the world views of both countries, where you would be able to see how it clashes and hence why relations between the two are not so easily resolved.


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It would be followed by the history of relations, where you would understand how present-day U.S-China relations came to be.

Lastly, we would go through the individual aspects of their relationship, separated into the political, security, and economic realm.

I have studied this relationship for many years now, having read dozens of books on the topic and following developments closely. I have a blog of many years where I analyse relations to find out their broader implications, so you can certainly trust me to bring you comprehensive and accurate information.

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Content

Introduction

Introduction

World View of the U.S and China

China’s World View
What is the overriding principle in China’s foreign policy?
The U.S’ World View
What characteristic does the U.S hope to see present in all countries?

History of Relations

Relations Between 1949 and 1972
Which event did NOT contribute to the normalisation of U.S-China relations?
Relations Between 1972 and 2008
Which event did NOT deteriorate U.S-China relations during this period?
China’s Growing Confidence

Political Issues in Relations

Human Rights
Why did the U.S initially not pressure China over their human rights issues?
Taiwan
Why does the U.S not completely sever ties with Taiwan?

Security Issues in Relations

Japan and the Quad
Why does the U.S have so many troops stationed in the Indo-Pacific?
The Koreas
Which of the following is NOT a reason why China continues to prop up North Kore
Southeast Asia
Why is China particularly upset at the U.S for fostering ties with Vietnam?

Economic Issues in Relations

Trade War
Why was the trade war started?
Competition for Economic Influence
Why is the U.S concerned about China’s Belt and Road Initiative?

Conclusion

Conclusion & Closing Thoughts