So the old dangers still threaten China; disintegration and perhaps another lurch into anarchy, followed by dictatorship.

"Since no nation threatens China, one wonders: why this growing investment?"

The Bush Administration now threatens China with sweeping tariff penalties for trade infractions.

He said the discussion was an effort to add to the web of American alliances in the area, to enhance stability and not threaten China.

Japan began threatening China by 1935, and air raids, bombings and attacks by soldiers became commonplace.

Much is made of alcohol and promiscuity as symbols of the corrupting influences that threaten China.

However, the Hongwu Emperor had harsh words for those who tried to threaten China.

I want to ask everyone, has any foreign state threatened China?

If it does, he said, the Administration should stop threatening China with sanctions and use other means to promote human rights.

Shortages of imported oil could threaten China in the event of a conflict with Taiwan.