In “Can China Rise Peacefully”, an excerpt from Dr. John J. Mearshiemer’s book The Tragedy of the Great Power Politics, Mearshiemer indicates the shift toward total American …show more content…
Many GOP candidates are taking a forward standing on Sino-American issues, especially those concerned with China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, as well as China’s instrumental role in supporting North Koran food and energy supplies. Carpenter argues, however, that Obama should ignore the political skirmish, further noting that the United States’ relationship with China is, “…far too important to sacrifice on the altar of partisan political posturing” However, he notes that Chinese authorities’ “systematic espionage”, encompassing the realm of cyber espionage attacks, needs to be addressed and diplomatically resolved, rather than