I think any sane president needs to be ready for the possibility of active hostilities from China, India, what have you. China is an ambiguous ally right now, and it’s trying to live off of exporting its good stuff to America in exchange for American IOUs. That can’t last forever.
By the way, Sarah Palin has publicly complained about how Obama policy has lessened US influence in the geopolitical sphere compared with China. Just Google for it. She doesn’t need to be ranting and raving about let’s nuke China in order to have a sane view of its danger (and opportunity).
China is an ambiguous ally? Shirley you jest.