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China and the United China and the United StatesStates
Complex Interdependence
Pre-Test
This is a short pre-test on the subject of complex interdependence
How would you define the term “complex interdependence?”
Can tariffs help to cause war?Are currency manipulations a cause for
war?
The Great WallThe Great Wall
Complex Interdependence Defined
Complex Interdependence refers to a power relationship between two or more countries that need each other for one or more goods or services.
It’s not the same thing as globalization.
Ahhh, to be so carefree again!
Relaxing on a summer day
Do we look like this?
Wedded bliss. Two livesjoined
Take that! You dirty rat!!
Or like this?
What does history tell us?
Cheap Chinese Goods.
Bright shiny toys. Hmmm, what kind of paint?
Currency Manipulation
Yuan is tied to the dollar
Who Owns the Oceans?
Who has the biggest navy?
A Divorce?
Maybe a simple divorce would do
What happens to her?
Ahhh, our girl again
Post Quiz
What policies should the US follow towards China?
How would any US policies towards China affect the US itself?
Could the decline in trade expectations lead to tariffs, harassment or war?
Do you believe that the current negotiations will be successful?
