How to Avoid a Sino-American War
With territorial disputes in the South China Sea fueling tensions between the US and China, many worry that an armed clash could easily escalate into open war. Given the depth of mistrust between the US and China, stabilizing the regional security environment will be no easy feat.
BEIJING – In a few weeks time, senior US and Chinese leaders will sit down in Washington for their annual “strategic dialogue.” Given rising tensions in the South China Sea, that dialogue is taking on increasing importance.