ally become overly dependent on foreign countries, but will have diversified its trade so that no one country can influence their policymaking. They could also open up their nation to an overwhelming amount of new information, which can lead to an intellectual revolution. They may also lose the support of the people once they get a taste for the capitalist/ western lifestyle. I believe that One-China is still the top priority for the PRC. Using the availability to new technology and information china will be able to build up their internal infrastructure as well as their military capabilities. This is a key stepping stone in their goal of global supremacy. They must have the ability to defend their nation, and even more so to be taken seriously when reprisal is threatened. Another key step for China is to reduce the threat of retaliation militarily and economically by the United States. This is an especially important underlying motivation to gaining the access to new technology and information. When China gains military and economic equality with the major global powers I believe they are liable to become dangerous once again. Chinas goal is to once again be the middle kingdom, and they will not hesitate to take extreme measures to regain this glory. They are willing to take a hit in the short-run to achieve their long-run goals. The influx of new technology, information, capital, management, and industry will boost China into the 21st century and beyond. This will give them the capabilities to upgrade their internal infrastructure and their military. Their only possible restraints may be a possible dependency on foreign trade and a new influx of intellectual information. This could lead to a change in the social climate in China. Even though Top leaders still effect decision making, there will be a growing need to recognize the needs of the people. China will be constrained by their new economy, but will remain a futu...
