After reading, China vs. the U.S.: The case for second place, examine how Chinas rise to power compares to other cases in which a rising nation has challenged an existing superpower, such as the American challenge to British hegemony a century ago. Describe the political obstacles that China may face in integrating with an international order that has been dominated by western democracies. Evaluate whether the U.S. should attempt to contain Chinas rise through containment or engagement.