Us-china Relations : Perilous Past, Uncertain Present, Hardcover by Sutter, Robert G., ISBN 1538157160, ISBN-13 9781538157169, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This comprehensive and balanced assessment of the historical and contemporary determinants of Sino-American relations explains the conflicted engagement between the two countries. Offering a rich discussion and analysis, Robert G. Sutter explores the twists and turns of the relationship over the past two hundred years.