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Document Information
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Article or book excerpt (likely included in house oversight committee evidence)
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2.58 MB
Summary
This document appears to be page 20 of a larger text, likely a book or long-form article, analyzing Henry Kissinger's geopolitical philosophy regarding China. It contrasts American diplomatic impatience with Chinese strategic patience (referencing Sun Tzu and Mao) and warns of potential future conflict based on cultural misunderstandings of deterrence versus preemption. The document is stamped with a House Oversight Bates number, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.
People (3)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Henry Kissinger | Former Secretary of State/Subject of text |
His views on US-China relations and strategy are being analyzed.
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| Mao Zedong | Former Chinese Leader |
Referenced as explaining the Chinese concept of time to Kissinger.
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| Sun Tzu | Ancient Chinese Strategist |
His concept of 'shi' is referenced.
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Organizations (1)
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| House Oversight Committee |
Identified via footer stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Locations (7)
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Mentioned as a destination for diplomats and businessmen.
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Subject of the geopolitical analysis.
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Subject of the geopolitical analysis.
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Historical comparison regarding rising powers.
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Historical comparison regarding established powers.
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Point of political contention.
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Point of political contention.
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Relationships (2)
Mao explained to Kissinger that the Chinese measure time in millennia.
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Text discusses the complex strategic relationship, potential for conflict, and historical cooperation against the Soviets.
Key Quotes (5)
"use diplomacy to weave together political, military, and psychological elements into an overall strategic design."Source
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Quote #1
"We could learn a thing or two from the Chinese, Kissinger implies, particularly Sun Tzu’s concept of shi, meaning the “potential energy” of the overall strategic landscape."Source
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Quote #2
"The Chinese value patience; as Mao explained to Kissinger, they measure time in millennia."Source
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"When the Chinese view of preemption encounters the Western concept of deterrence, a vicious circle can result"Source
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"What remains is “Chimerica,” a less-than-"Source
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Quote #5
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