Put simply, no international relationship will be more consequential in the twenty-first century than that of the United States and China. Responding to this pressing need, the Brookings projectGlobal China: Assessing China's Growing Role in the Worldprovides both unprecedented breadth and depth in the evaluation of China's actions, and their implications for U.S. interests and values.John R. Allen, president, the Brookings Institution For as long as I can remember, the breathless pace of change in China meant you had to see it firsthand, on a regular basis, to make sense of political, economic, and social developments. Global China provides that perspective to get past the unfortunate tendency to simply admire the problem, helpfully identifying comparative advantages and vulnerabilities brought by Beijing's expanding interests, making it a ;welcome tool for strategists and policymakers.David Stilwell, former assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs If we expect to successfully counter the threats that China poses to U.S. economic and national security, we must first understand the complexity of the challenge, and then develop short- and long-term strategies that are comprehensive and multilateral. This book effectively underscores the most serious issues that lawmakers must consider in dealing with China's rise, and provides a number of noteworthy recommendations going forward.U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, chairman, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence China's transformation from a regional actor to global power and geopolitical rival will have profound implications for the national security of the United States, our partners, and our allies. Leveraging the insights of an impressive array of experts, this volume provides a clear set of recommendations designed to ensure that the United States can effectively contend with a rapidly shifting global environment.U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence