China presents the United States and its partners with the most serious set of challenges they have faced since the Cold War. The scope of those chal- lenges is global. Their potential impact is deep.
Leftunaddressed,theywillharmthefundamental,vitalin- terests of democratic nations everywhere. Collective action between the United States and its European partners, co- ordinated with like-minded nations in Asia, is needed to de- flect these challenges, protect our vital interests, and seek a change in China’s policies. Several strategies have been offered to manage China. What is missing is a blueprint—a “China Plan”—to guide the United States and its partners in this endeavor. This study represents such a blueprint.
