US and China: Topics for Discussion

Chandler Olah

American Foreign Policy

Muck

23 September 2015

United States and China: Topics for Discussion

A a a a a a aRecently, China has put together campaigns in which the goal is to bring back suspected criminals from abroad to stand trial at home. After releasing a list of the “most wanted” economic fugitives, President Xi Jinping plans to discuss cooperation on this matter when he makes his first official state visit to the United States later this week. What is important to focus on here is the impending relationship between the United States and China. aThe current situation between the two nations over the fugitives is that there have been slight movements of cooperation but the United States has been “quiet” over the issue.

A a a a a a a It is my hope that the two will successfully bring this issue under wraps and I recommend that the United States break their silence on the matter and send back any fugitives that are taking refuge in the states. In order for this problem to be solved, I believe it to be of extreme importance that an extradition treaty is made between the two nations so that there is a mutual understanding of the process in which will take place when a fugitive is found within the other’s borders.

A a a a a a a As I read through the current situation between the two nations, it reminded me of several other matters that the United States and China have brought to light in the recent weeks regarding the other. As we know, the United States and China have a very codependent relationship with each other. a As topics arise and tensions increase over situations like that of transnational fugitives and cyber-warfare, I believe it to be overly beneficial for the two nations to increase contact and communication with each other in order to strengthen the relationship we have. With articles increasing on the subject of China’s distrust and intentions, especially regarding cyber-warfare, it’s easy to see why this will be a topic for discussion as the Chinese president arrives. Cyber-warfare has become a recent issue due to the fact that technology is increasingly becoming a source of influence on China’s economy, in which the United States holds a lead. As these negotiations pan out, it will be exciting to witness the conclusions the two presidents come to in regards to the future of American and Chinese relations. With Xi Jinping making his first trip the U.S. soil, it could very well be the solidifying meeting we need in order for relations with China to continue smoothly.