4 Reasons China is a Threat to the US

2. Authoritarian Form of Government

The fact that the Chinese still have an authoritarian government ruled by the Communist Party of China, is not only worrisome, but could represent yet another threat to American interests. The fact that China has demonstrated that economic growth and human development can be achieved through authoritarian rule, has given new life to dictators around the world. The US can no longer claim that democracy is the only path towards progress, while authoritarian leaders are also far more prone to seek relations with China, a country which is known for its lack of interest in the domestic affairs of others.