The Administration believes that US interests are best served by a secure, stable and open China. The manner in which we engage China will help determine whether it becomes integrated into international norms and institutions or whether it becomes isolated, hostile, and unpredictable. We believe the strategy of comprehensive engagement is the best approach to encourage the development of a China which is a constructive player in international systems. Administration policy is to encourage China's integration into global institutions and its adherence to international norms, and to maintain a constructive and productive relationship with China. Attainment of these objectives is important to the security and well-being of Americans.
China is a nuclear weapons state and producer of sophisticated technology.
If we are to have a world in which weapons of mass destruction are effectively controlled it will require China's cooperation and adherence to international proliferation norms. Combatting alien smuggling, narcotics trafficking, and terrorism, also require a China which participates constructively in the network of international institutions that attack such problems. As the second largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, China's participation in international efforts to address global warming is critical. In recent years China has played a very helpful role in support of our efforts to keep peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. Yet we hope for more progress on security issues, with, for example, increasing transparency in China's own military establishment.