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China : opposing viewpoints / James D. Torr, book editor.

p. cm. — (Opposing viewpoints series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7377-0649-X (pbk.) — ISBN 0-7377-0650-3 (lib. bdg.) 1. China—Social conditions,—1976– 2. China—Economic conditions,—1976– 3. China—Relations—United States. 4. United States—Relations—China. I. Torr, James D., 1974– . II. Series. HN733.5 .C433 2001 306'.0951—dc21 00-064044 CIP

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: What Are the Most Serious Problems Facing China?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. China’s Aging Population Will Cause Serious Problems
   3. China’s Growing Population Will Lead to Worldwide Food Shortages
   4. China Faces Serious Environmental Problems
   5. China Faces Serious Economic Problems
   6. China Faces the Threat of Political Instability
   7. Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
3. Chapter 2: What Is the State of Democracy and Human Rights in China?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. China Is Becoming More Democratic
   3. China Is Not Becoming More Democratic
   4. Human Rights Abuses in China Are Widespread
   5. The United States Overemphasizes Human Rights Abuses in China
   6. China’s One-Child Policy Violates Human Rights
   7. China’s One-Child Policy Does Not Violate Human Rights
   8. Economic Sanctions Should Be Imposed on China
   9. Economic Sanctions Should Not Be Imposed on China
   10. Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
4. Chapter 3: Does China Pose a Threat to the United States?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Conflict Between the United States and China May Be Imminent
   3. Conflict Between the United States and China Can Be Averted
   4. China Does Not Pose a Military Threat to the United States
   5. China Could Pose a Military Threat to the United States
   6. Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
5. Chapter 4: What Principles Should Guide U.S. Foreign Policy Toward China?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. The United States Should Defend Taiwan Against China
   3. The United States Should Not Defend Taiwan Against China
   4. The United States Should End Free Trade with China
   5. The United States Should Not End Free Trade with China
   6. The United States Should Pressure China to Adopt Democratic Reforms
   7. The United States Should Not Try to Control China
   8. Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
6. Chronology
7. For Further Discussion
8. Organizations to Contact
9. Bibliography
10. Copyright

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