Some US State Department officials are now saying that the time has come to close out the war with the jihadists and shift emphasis to containing Chinese power projection.

Chinese Enmity towards the USA? P.1: As we have seen from the beginning on this website, many world conflicts are deeply rooted in history and memory for the parties involved. In fact national history and collective historical memory are a nation's ‘deep culture,’ a key factor in the evolution and resolution of how it behaves in conflict situations. Today, U.S.-China relationship have become one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The evolution and management of this relationship will have a decisive impact on international peace in the twenty-first century. The research we present this week could help both the U.S. and China to develop more effective mechanisms for managing the conflicts that will inevitably arise in the future, improving their ability to handle future crises. Six Questions, more Answers.

Where it took the Ming 20 years to conquer the former Yuan Empire,  they also would  next proceed by charging a protected communities tax. The ships of  the 1421 voyages (no doubt in order to carry more loot) were much bigger than before. But initially such large ships were built by what now would be called  Indonesia, not China. From Red Turban to Ming Tax Collecting.

Asked recently (during his visit in England) about his reading preferences China's Prime Minister Wen gestured above his head and then held his clenched hand to his heart as he quoted Kant. He also recited a verse by the 3rd-century BC statesman Qu Yuan; “Long did I sigh to hold back tears, saddened I am by the grief of my people.” Research Report:

Research Report P.4: The idea of a China that is still inventing itself today, helps cement the one thing that is both truest about the country and most often forgotten. China's Reinvented Historic Legacy.