The influence of Sino-American cooperative relations on Korean security

The purpose of this study is to analyze the developmental process in Sino-American relations and then to examine the impact of these relations upon Korean security. Recent changes in the Northeast Asian international situation represent the most critical variables for Korean security. The Sino-American relationship has undergone many apparent and some subtle changes during the past decade. During the initial period both governments sought ways to establish formal relations in two parties. During the next period formal and economic cooperation was emphasized. And, the third is the period of military cooperation. The atmosphere of growing Sino-Soviet reconciliation during the 1980's in particular serves as a limiting factor on Sino-American relations and reveals China's importance as a variable in the Northeast Asian stability