Bates Gill
Bates Gill
Dr. Bates Gillis an American expert on Chinese foreign policy and a former Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute...
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The Chinese view of the United States is quite suspicious, ... They are not certain of what our strategic intention of them may be and any act that appears to be bullying -- in their terms, hegemonic, unilateralist -- is bound to stir up passions on their nationalist part of the public.
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The lobbying seems consistent to me, ... In other words, as the U.S.-China relationship has become more complex, it's normal that our counterparts in China will seek advice. And Americans do the same thing. In Beijing, consulting is a big business.
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These events provide ample justification to those in China who want to see a slowing or even bringing an end to a better relationship with the United States.
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I'm worried that this could end up being the legacy of the trip. Whether it is perceived as a simple mistake or an intentional slight, it will underscore a pervasive sense of distrust.