Necessary Cooperation between China and the U.S.

Jin Cantong (2007), deputy of the School of International Studies at Renmin University of China, argues that bilateral cooperation between the China and the United States is important in order to stimulate growth. China and United States can work together to combat terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and “hotspots issues” like North Korea, Iran and Kashmir, and UN reform. Moreover, UN reform, maintaining regional and global financial stability, slowing down global climate change, and curbing drug trafficking can be accomplished with bilateral cooperation. Cantong points to the quest for oil as an example where bilateral cooperation would be effective. Relations between China and the United States should be constructive, and with regards to oil, the two countries should collaborate on developing a new energy source.[1]


[1] Cantong, J. (February 2007). “Pacific Partners.” Beijing Review, 50(8): 8-9.