Some believe that China cannot rise peacefully, and will seek hegemony in East Asia, leading to conflict with the United States and Japan. Others point out that China has engaged in “good neighbor” policies since the 1990’s, settled border disputes, played a greater role in international institutions, and recognized the benefits of using soft power.
有些人认为中国不可能会和平崛起，并会在东亚寻求霸权，引发与美国和日本的冲突。另外一些人指出中国自二十世纪九十年代以来一直致力于“睦邻友好”的政策，解决边界争端，在国际事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，同时认识到了运用软实力所带来的好处。