Can the US do anything to stop China from becoming a superpower?
829627
We could attack them. We really don't need an excuse to go to war with them. We'll just make up lies. That always seems to work good for our government!
346639
they wont there are no more sanctions that the US can put on them so that they feel pressure. they will get what they want from Russia china and surrounding countries
948724
No; we'd only get hit in return by China.  Instead, since China, Japan, Russia, and a couple of other nations have gotten involved in all this, I think it's best to let the powers in that part of the world have a turn at seeing if they can keep North Korea under control before we go storming in to do ANYTHING.
187457
Anything is possible.  Watch what China does; they are the main protector of the DPRK (North Korea).  If China actively distances itself from the DPRK or abandons communism, the DPRK will have nowhere else to turn except to its brethren in the ROK (South Korea).
758738
Ha ha, China has over a billion people, and nuclear weapons, i don't think there is any chance that you could convince congress that that would be a worthwhile cause
608511
It may never get there.  There is a good chance China could become 2 or 3 countries over the next 30 years.  If it does become the world's most powerful country it is likely to follow the example of the UK and US and retain that position for approx 100 to 150 years.
438605
Yes, China will continue to build their military and there isn't much we can do about it at this point.  However, we can discourage or slow down some of it by not pouring billions of dollars each year into China, by buying their cheap stuff.  Hell, we could buy cheap stuff from Mexico and at the same time relieve ourselves of the immigration fiasco with Mexico because of their lack of jobs.\n\nThe cold war is back and we must recognize that fact.  Like it or not we must quit this nonsense of expecting positive results with Russia playing the part of power broker, relative to Iran, or China with North Korea.  North Korea is China's counter balance to our relationship with Taiwan.  Iran is Russia's counter balance with our interference in the old Eastern Bloc states.\n\nIn the meantime, as China and Russia build militarily, we damn well better stay ahead of them if we expect to survive.  The only thing either country respects is military might.  At this point we are top dog and I personally think it is in our best interest to stay that way.  Diplomacy will not do it, these adversaries who are the legacy of Mao and Stalin are just biding their time until we show weakness like we did in the nineties.  They love the fact that we are preoccupied with the middle east while they pull the puppet strings on Iran and N. Korea.
1088661
Hi, \n\nThe only superpower is the US, \n\nHowever CHINA is a rising giant...\n\nCheers!!
1143660
Too late to stop another 'super' power...they've achieved deterrence.....ie, the ability to defend itself through nuclear deterrence.  Since they are not committed to a policy of national suicide, don't look for them to initiate any preemptive strikes.  Their threat is entirely economic, soon they will be taking over the world markets...just watch.
989035
China is kicking eveyones butt right now so what does that say.....
72976
China has already taken over they have been buying American bonds for years and, in theory, they own our country.\n\nYou can fool some people some time but, you can't fool all people all the time.  The world has caught on to the trickory. and if the U.S. don't capitalise on their new scam of the global marketplace, the only thing that may save us is that our government wants to rule at all cost.  And that my not be a good thing.
532903
Just watch out for China.  They will do whatever they can to destroy our economy, our military power, and eventually, our country.   This has been their agenda since 1950 and they haven't veered off that course since then.  We must stop pouring our currency into China,it only makes it more powerful than it already is.  Between China and Russia, they have a game plan to take us down, and if we don't wake up to that fact we will become a third world power.  So it is not just economic warfare with China, it could very well turn into military conflict if they continue with their not so secret agenda to weaken this country.
951927
Yes, even with all of the soldiers deployed to other hot spots, we have plenty of troops here in the US that would be able to effectively defend this country against almost any invading force.  I say almost because if China ever decided to invade, we'd be screwed.
122507
I think you are trying to ask if the US should let the Chinese influence US politics.  If that is what you are asking, then the answer is yes; no one should be involved in US politics except Americans.
55216
Not in my lifetime.  As long as the USN controls the seas, it won't happen.  Remember, the German army couldn't even get across the English Channel in WWII, and the Chinese Army certainly isn't going to cross the Pacific anytime soon.  Heck, their navy currently isn't capable of extended blue-water operations, much less supporting an amphibious assault all the way across the Pacific.
318959
China is not only growing at an incredible pace in industry and trade, but it is beginning to exercise more power all over the world.  Right now, China has interests in almost every corner of the world, including heavy involvement in world ports and other trade routes.  The problem with China is that it is right now opening its doors to everyone and everyone is opening its doors to them.  It does not seem like a threat... but, at the same time, it is selling arms to Iran and North Korea and spending huge amounts on its military.  There are old scars between Japan and China.  There are present conflicts with Taiwan.  Both could involve the US, against Chinese interests... I believe they are holding off on flexing their muscle until they have grown larger in economic and military dominance.  It is coming... the only thing that saves us, besides the fact that we are right now the only superpower, is that we are also their best customer.  Someday, their economy will be the greatest in the world and they will have more influence in world matters than the US... we will become another France or Germany, still strong but not the big boy on the block.  \nAs far as India, they will have a great economy but it is further away and they are not as interested in world dominance as the Chinese are.   \nStart learning Mandarin.
433595
USA is having hte maximum access to the energy. Next one is CHINA