National Security & Global Trade
and Trend Issues
Greg Czarnomski
ITRN 701
Agenda
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Overview
Major Issues
US National Interest
US Policy
Problem
Policy Proposal
Conclusion
Q&A
Overview
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CHINA
 US, China S&ED (Strategic and Economic Dialogue) 1st rnd
July 2009
 Issues concerning the South China Sea
 China’s concern over US troop presence in Australia
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Trade – APEC
 US export restrictions on high technology
Overview – Major Issues
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Our pivot in policy towards Asia (policy posture) = “Shift in Posture”
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China’s agression in S.China Sea (2010) – maritime security
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PRC Navy ship harrassed a US Navy Ship in intnl waters in the S.China Sea
Relationship w/ India, PI, Singapore (ASEAN / APEC)
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US troops in Australia
As these economies develop and the US engages them in trade, it concerns China
as their regional neighbors align themselves w/ each other and the US
Other nations developing relationship w/ China outside of ASEAN/APEC
lanes
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China’s fast economic development is enabling there military development
exponentially
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North Korea, Russia. – This raises concerns over resources primarily
The PRC military and IC have consistently made attempts to steal/procure US
military secrets and High Technology
Our economies are linked,(biggest trade partner) so our development and
economic strength is tied to there development – this can be considered a
positive
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China wanting more access to purchase out High Technology
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Aggressive tactics in S. China Sea is a response to attempting to secure
resources to fuel its own economy -(legitimate), but possibly also its military
- (concerning)
US National Interest
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SOUTH CHINA SEA
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China’s claim to “ All of it” – Intimidating and harassing its neighboring countries
who are also exploring oil drilling opportunities
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Restrictions on shipping lanes hinder trade
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ASEAN member countries appealed to US for assistance, the US has engaged
China in talks about territorial disputes and has ramped up presence of the
Navy
 On her way to the ASEAN-sponsored East Asia Summit in November,
Clinton met with her Philippine counterpart aboard the USS Fitzgerald to
reiterate America's support for its ally. - http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/South-China-Sea-DisputesTop-Regional-Security-Concerns-135950433.html
US Policies / Actions
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President Barack Obama said good ties between the United States and
China are essential and help the rest of the world. Obama welcomed
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. (Feb. 14 2012) Meeting Vice-President Xi
Jinping in the Oval Office, Mr Obama also said it was "vital" that Washington
maintained a strong relationship with Beijing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUVhdz823UM&feature=relmfu
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Increased US Naval presence in S. China Sea
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Troop build up in N. Australia
"We are making sure that our collective defense capabilities and communications
infrastructure are operationally and materially capable of deterring provocation,” Secretary Clinton aboard the USS Fitzgerald w/ PI counterpart on their way to the
ASEAN conference in Jakarta
Ideas for Policy direction
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Military presence in the region is pragmatic and legitimate, but needs to be
tempered while lanes of communication are kept open w/ China officials.
Recent talks have been most encouraging (the Chinese VP’s visit) ,- need to
continue. Policy makers need to be looking 15-20 years down the road for
long term growth and relationships
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Its worth noting that the Marine’s arrival in Australia is part of a strategic force
realignment. As Marines draw down in Okinawa they are being relocated to
Australia where they can assist w/ regional security concerning the growing SE
Asia terrorism threat.
The nations have converging interests economically that should be able to
be resolved w/ out military action.
Conclusion
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Agree w/ General Hayden, China is not to be feared, as it’s economy grows it
becomes more intertwined w/ ours and the Global community’s.
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This relationship should be managed and cultivated through open talks and
bi- and multi- leveled agreements concerning the region.
Invitations to participate in regional talks and APEC would win trust and be looked
upon favorably by China officials
 China’s Naval maneuvering in S.China Sea are more about and the US’s resent
military presence is just posturing. – Both nations know that escalation is
unwanted and unnecessary.
I think we’ll continue to see more Bi-lateral talks and collaboration
concerning trade issues that will be beneficial to both nations
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Sources
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http://www.google.com/imgres?
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http://www.chinaustradelawblog.com/uploads/image/US-and-China.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2c8L5XwCvI&feature=relatedhttp://ww
w.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011sinousdialogue/201105/10/content_12475840.htm
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http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/South-China-Sea-DisputesTop-Regional-Security-Concerns-135950433.html
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http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-11/09/content_14061219.htm
Q&A