Peaceful rebalancing of Asia-Pacific powers

The United States continues pushing its "rebalancing to Asia" strategy, thus creating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in Northeast Asia. This is probably because US strategists believe that if Beijing's regional influence can be curbed, Washington's dominant position in the region will be sustained.

But the "rebalancing to Asia" strategy runs counter to the development trend across the world and the US needs to rebalance its mentality, instead.

It is not fortuitous for a country with one-fifth of the world's population, commitment to peaceful development and pursuit of a moderately prosperous society to rise in strength. It is a natural process that as China's strength increases, its impact on regional and even global affairs will grow. Therefore, the US is troubling itself if it should be disturbed by this normal phenomenon.