An Introduction to U.S-China Relations

Name: An Introduction to U.S-China Relations
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Make sense of the world around you with a firm grasp of the world's most important bilateral relationship!

Created byRyan Goh

Last updated 4/2022

English

What you'll learn

Analyse news events with regard to US-China relations
Understand the dynamic of US-China relations
Explain the key aspects of US-China relations
Evaluate if current tensions will develop into a broader conflict

Course content

7 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 32m total length

Introduction1:26
Welcome to this course!

Relations Between 1949 and 19725:29
What took place in relations between the two nations between 1949 and 1972?
Which event did NOT contribute to the normalisation of U.S-China relations?
Relations Between 1972 and 20087:10
What took place in the relations between the two nations between 1972 and 2008?
Which event did NOT deteriorate U.S-China relations during this period?
China's Growing Confidence3:29

Human Rights8:52
The U.S has frequently criticised China's human rights record, most recently its crackdown on dissent in the minority provinces of Xinjiang and Tibet, and the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong. China denies U.S accusations of any maltreatment and believes that the U.S has no right to interfere in its internal affairs.
Why did the U.S initially not pressure China over their human rights issues?
Taiwan7:44
China views Taiwan as an integral part of its territory. It is hence upset at continued U.S attempts to bolster the legitimacy and military capabilities of the state.
Why does the U.S not completely sever ties with Taiwan?

Japan and the Quad7:18
The U.S has had robust security ties with Japan ever since the end of World War II. This has made China uncomfortable.
Why does the U.S have so many troops stationed in the Indo-Pacific?
The Koreas8:30
The U.S feels threatened by the North's nuclear programme, and is upset at China for failing to uphold sanctions on the North. At the same time, the U.S continues to prop up South Korea, which makes China uncomfortable.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why China continues to prop up North Kore
Southeast Asia8:38
The U.S has formed closer relationships with Southeast Asian states in recent years against China's aggressiveness towards them.
Why is China particularly upset at the U.S for fostering ties with Vietnam?

Requirements

No prior knowledge needed

Description

Are you interested in diplomacy? Or hope to make sense of the world around you? If not to speak confidently about global affairs with your peers?

Today, every news development, whether in business, economics, or politics, invariably involves happenings in the U.S-China relationship.

This course will tell you all you need to know not only about the factual aspects of their relationship, but also the dynamic that underlies it, which will enable you to critically analyse global affairs.

We will first go through the world views of both countries, where you would be able to see how it clashes and hence why relations between the two are not so easily resolved.

It would be followed by the history of relations, where you would understand how present-day U.S-China relations came to be.

Lastly, we would go through the individual aspects of their relationship, separated into the political, security, and economic realm.

I have studied this relationship for many years now, having read dozens of books on the topic and following developments closely. I have a blog of many years where I analyse relations to find out their broader implications, so you can certainly trust me to bring you comprehensive and accurate information.

Who this course is for:

Individuals who want to make sense of current affairs

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

World View of the U.S and China2 lectures • 11min

History of Relations3 lectures • 16min

Political Issues in Relations2 lectures • 17min

Security Issues in Relations3 lectures • 24min

Economic Issues in Relations2 lectures • 19min

Conclusion1 lecture • 4min

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