The U.S. and China are the world's two largest countries undergoing rapid changes. If you follow the media, you will find that the US-China relation yoyos from worse to better and better to worse in the past few years while each is changing politically and economically. The recent change in US-China relation for the worse is worrisome to the entire world. The already complex relationship between the two giants is further compounded by the fierce Presidential election in 2016 resulting in a new US administration which prefers to play Trump cards in a no-trump game (bridge jargon). The US new Administration seems to disregard old game rules, conventional suits and existing contracts creating a great uncertainty in her China policy which is troubling and challenging China and bewildering the US allies. China, on the other hand, is gearing up more efforts interjecting her into global affairs while trying to maintain her healthy economic growth and keeping the U.S. at arm's length. Will the two giants change for the better or worse is the author's quest for answer in his writings. Changing Giants - The U.S. and China is Dr. Chang's third book following Understanding the US and China (2015) and US-China Relations (2014) to track the development of the U.S. and China and monitor their changing relationship. In this book, Dr, Chang makes close examination on the current events happening between the two nations and interprets their consequences all in light of the unique historical background of each nation. Through the pages of this book, the author hopes that better understanding of the past can lead people to influence the future. The author hopes that the two changing giants will develop a collaborative relationship for the sake of the world peace and prosperity.
About the Author: Born in China during WW II, Dr. Ifay F. Chang is a first generation American. An engineer by trade, Dr. Chang spent thirty years engaging in interesting and challenging work as a distinguished scientist for IBM where he was recognized with invention, achievement and other honorary awards. Dr. Chang holds a BSEE from Cheng Kung University and an MSEE and PhD from the University of Rhode Island. He spent five years as a professor at Polytechnic University, two years as the Dean of Westchester Graduate School, and two years as the director of the Polytechnic Research Institute for Development and Enterprise. Dr. Chang is also president of TLC Information Services and IPO2U.com He and his wife, Teresa, reside in Somers, New York. The Chang family has six children and six grandchildren. He serves on the Somers School District board, teaches Mandarin and educational word games as a volunteer, writes columns, and produces and hosts public access TV programs interviewing educators and politicians.