When they tell you that they have no military expansionist intentions, remind them of Tibet, India, Korea, and Vietnam in the last 60 years. Then remind them of Taiwan, the Spratley Islands, Panama, the Bahamas, their rapidly growing influence in South America, Central America, Africa and elsewhere.
Folks thought they could just talk to Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo, and Stalin too...we know how that turned out. History is a harsh school master...and class is in session.
Thank you, I don't have to tell them, they are seeing the light. I have a grandson that has agreed with me for some time.
The son that disagreed with me so vehemently, he is a history buff. He has begun to question China. He does agree with Bush and very seldom condemns him.
It takes many of us years to change our views. Me, I can be persuaded by facts.