Could China be a threat?
Is China powerful enough as it is right now to be considered a *potential* (please note the emphasis on that word) major threat to US?
| 50% (6) | Yes | |
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| 33% (4) | No | |
| 16% (2) | I'm not sure |
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China is growing at an alarming rate (economically, industrially, militarily). Do you think this growth will continue for a long time?
| 53% (7) | Yes | |
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| 38% (5) | No | |
| 7% (1) | I don't know |
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Nationalism is mushrooming at an ever increasing rate among the Chinese population. Do you think this is a big concern?
| 53% (7) | Yes | |
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| 15% (2) | No, that wouldn't cause any problems | |
| 30% (4) | No, the fervor will probably die down soon |
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China's new improved economy also proves to be very helpful. Do you believe it will benefit the US as well as the rest of the world as a partner in trade?
| 61% (8) | Yes | |
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| 15% (2) | No | |
| 23% (3) | Not sure |
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China's government is also undergoing a slow but marked metamorphosis toward a more liberal structure. As good as this looks, this progress often suffers setbacks, and some of these setbacks (such as Pres. Jiang's refusal to completely step out of the political sphere) may be capable of halting this progress, or even completely undo it. Do you think China is capable of changing to an *adequately* democratic country peacefully?
| 23% (3) | Yes | |
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| 61% (8) | Yes, but this progress is way too slow | |
| 15% (2) | No, not peacefully anyway | |
| 0% (0) | No way |
13 voters have answered this question.
Part of the reason China is becoming less socialistic is that it is getting richer (and the rise of a new higher class was made possible). In your opinion, would a halt to China's economic progress also precipitate a halt to its "democratic" progress?
| 46% (6) | Yes | |
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| 38% (5) | Yes, but only temporarily | |
| 15% (2) | No, economic setbacks would not be *that* bad | |
| 0% (0) | There won't *be* economic setbacks (anytime soon) |
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The Chinese want Taiwan of course, and they'll do whatever possible to take it (or so it seems). US will obviously defend Taiwan if it is attacked, and will do whatever it takes to defend it (or so it seems) What's your take on this?
| 15% (2) | China will attack Taiwan, US will withdraw | |
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| 30% (4) | China will decide to leave Taiwan alone ultimately | |
| 30% (4) | China will attack Taiwan, neither withdraws | |
| 23% (3) | China and Taiwan will merge peacefully |
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Given all this, do you think China and America will inevitably lock into a destructive conflict? Or will China gradually become America's newest (and most beneficial) partner?
| 58% (7) | They'll fight. The conflict is inevitable. | |
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| 41% (5) | China will become a great ally |
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If such a conflict *does* occur, how bad would it be?
| 15% (2) | Regional skirmish (outside China) .eg in Taiwan | |
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| 23% (3) | Regional battles (outside China) .eg in Taiwan | |
| 15% (2) | Full out war (invasion of the mainland China) | |
| 15% (2) | Full out war (invasion of US territories) | |
| 30% (4) | World War 3 (allies from both sides involved) |
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If China becomes an ally, could it help significantly with America's upcoming war on the "Axis of Evil" (or any future terrorist nations)?
| 23% (3) | Yes | |
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| 15% (2) | No, not significantly | |
| 61% (8) | No, China will be more of an economic partner |
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