Partner, Rival, Or Threat? China In The 21st Century – OpEd

China is a vital international ally, yet people distrust it and view it as a strategic competitor in the global arena. The twenty-first century requires policymakers to handle their threefold nature, which includes being friends to some people, while others view them with distrust and still others consider them enemies. The basic understanding of China's position does not account for multiple factors which guide its behaviour and disregards how various geographic areas respond to its political measures.