Chinese President Hu Jintao waves upon arrival at Gimhae Air Base Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005 to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Busan, South Korea. (AP)
"Congagement" and China Story aired: Friday, November 18, 2005
When President Bush meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao this weekend, he has a bit of a tightrope act to perform.
On the one hand President Bush needs China's continued help in negotiating an agreement over North Korea's nuclear facilities; on the other, his administration is searching for ways to stem China's growing military and economic strength.
There's a new word being floated in Washington these days to describe U.S. policy toward China. The word is "congagement," and it describes the balancing act between trying to "contain" China by limiting its reach and power while continuing to "engage" it economically.
Robert Ross, professor of political science, unpacks the term "congagement," while discussing the Bush administration's policy towards China.
Guests:
Robert Ross, professor of political science at Boston College.
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