By Jian Yang (auth.)
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S. ”6 The United States dominated the North Pacific while its traditional allies, Australia, Britain, France, and New Zealand maintained colonial influence over South Pacific islands with the exception of American Samoa. John C. ”7 President Harry Truman even considered the end of Navy control over American Samoa and Guam. S. perceptions. The Soviet Union was not active in the region and did not have diplomatic relations with any island states. 9 The Soviet Union did make a few attempts to get into the region.
S. strategic interests in East Asia. S. security interests vis-à-vis East Asia. 2 The United States entered the Pacific a few years after its independence. ”3 Their first contact was with Northeast Asian nations. In 1784, the first American ship, the Empress of China, sailed to Canton in China. In the following years, American private trading and whaling vessels increased their visit to the islands and mainland coasts of the Pacific, particularly the Northwestern Pacific. S. government found it necessary to provide support and protection for American citizens and companies.
As for the “China threat theory,” while it has strategic implications, there is no great urgency. 22 Since it opened up in 1978, China has made a consistent effort to integrate with the international society; for example, its support for the United Nations and for various international regimes. In the 29 years from 1949, when the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was established, to 1977, China was a party to a 44 PACIFIC ISLANDS IN CHINA’S GRAND STRATEGY total of 31 international treaties. 23 Meanwhile, some of the China threat theories have proven to be unfounded.
