China-Us Relationship

Drawing on the readings to describe how the Trump Administration has handled the US-China relations differently than the Obama Administration. Then, explain what causes these differences.

Note this question does not ask you to provide a review of history. Instead, it requires you to: 1) list the differences in terms of the Trump Administration’s handling of the bilateral relationship in comparison with the Obama Administration, and 2) explain what causes the differences.

You will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

• your treatment of both aspects of the question;
• your ability to tie your analysis directly to the question;
• a demonstration of your integrated understanding of the assigned readings and ability to draw on the readings to support your analysis