This article is an excellent summary of the present Sino-American relations.

The Economist : Looking for common ground

A few questions for discussions :

1) Is the US trying to encircle China militarily ?

2) Does the USA see China as a real threat, or is it just being careful ?

3) Would the PRC ever invade Taiwan, eventhough it may lead to a war with the US, and possibly also Japan ?

4) Is it a good thing for the US to manufacture its own products in China ? It certainly helps corporations make bigger profits, but also creates unemployment in the US.