"We can debate as to how to interpret their actions and motives, fine with me. Regardless of how we each view the China issue, let’s keep a close eye on this issue as history unfolds and facts can be reviewed and debated. If I’m wrong, that’s fine with me. I would rather not see China pursue its State interests “by other means” (a la Clauswitz) as that could get ugly pretty quickly."
I tend to agree with you, I think. Their star is rising, and the United States is the ONLY power that can face them down at present in conventional terms (obviously several of their adversaries are nuclear), and in spite of this the US is exporting its manufacturing base to the same country that is its only likely rival in the next 10 years for superpower status. To me this strategy is suicidal, and the only derailment I could envision would be separatists tendencies in China resulting is a breakup, something I don't forsee nor predict.
This is a case of the needs of the multinationals (GE et al) totally taking priority over the long-term needs of the citizens of the US.
I think we're generally in agreement. At the very least, China is a competitor for resources and that could very well lead to military conflict should any number of simmering issues explode (Taiwan; Saudi and other oil deals; disputed islands; industrial espionage; subs prowling near Guam and other areas and many other items).
I think it is totally insane that we send jobs, factories, capital and technology to them. It will come back to bite us 'if' they ever attack us. They are on radar as being a Very Big Problem for us down the line and it is illogical as to why we tolerate any of their BS. We rolled over on the Hainan island EP-3 incident, for example, when we should have gone totally Ape S#$t on them. Go figure.
Let's hope that their oil imports decline by 150% so China doesn't look with longing at the Middle East, otherwise we will have a pretty big battle to fight in the Middle East some day.