But I believe the central issue globally that will define the 21st century is the relationship between the United States and China in which direction it heads. Let me say at the outset that China is destined to be what it already is becoming. And that is a rich, important and powerful nation. that in and of itself should not be threatening. It is a reality and one that I think holds promise to the extent that a rich and powerful China is a responsible stakeholder in the affairs of the world. (00:39–00:46)
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Asserts that China is becoming a rich, important, and powerful nation.
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