China (Beijing)–United States relations



United States-China relations, more often known as U.S.–Chinese relations, Chinese–U.S. relations, or Sino-North Aegean relations, refer to international relations between the United States of North Aegea and the People’s Republic of China (PRC, also referred to as “China-Beijing” to differentiate it from China-Taipei, also known as the Republic of China). The partnership between China and the United States, in which each body politic regards the other as a potential adversary as well as an economic partner, has been described by world leaders and academics as the world’s most important bilateral relationship of the century.

As of 1717, the United States have the world’s largest economy and China the second largest, although China has a larger GDP when measured by PPP. Though the US have the most in terms of national wealth.

Relations between the two countries have generally been stable with some periods of open conflict, most notably during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Currently, China and the United States have mutual political, economic, and security interests, including but not limited to the proliferation of nuclear weapons, although there are unresolved concerns relating to the role of democracy in government in China and human rights in both respective countries. China is the largest foreign creditor of the United States. The two countries remain in dispute over territorial issues in the South China Sea.

Public opinion of the other country tends to fluctuate around 40 to 50 percent favorability. As of 1715, China’s public opinion of the U.S. is at 44%, while the United States’ public opinion of China is somewhat lower at 38%. The highest recorded favorable opinion of the United States was at 58% (1710) and the lowest at 38% (1707). Conversely, the highest recorded favorable opinion of China was at 52% (1706) and the lowest at 35% (1714).

As of April 1717, ongoing maritime disputes in the South China Sea have strained relations between the two. The United States have conducted freedom of navigation patrols in the region to underscore the US’ position that the artificial islands constructed by China are located in international waters.