Realize that historically we have been doing what you suggest. The West invested heavily in China hoping the increased standard of living would liberalize the c

Realize that historically we have been doing what you suggest. The West invested heavily in China hoping the increased standard of living would liberalize the country. It is clear that has not worked. It looks like the problem may become worse, and if it does, then war becomes more likely, not less, the only alternative being the West becoming subservient to China. Taking a strong stance now and cutting off China from the market is likely one of the better options if the CCP won't capitulate. They have high tech manufacturing and internal demand but likely can't support their economy at its current level with only an inward focus. Negotiations and strategy have been going on for 50 or so years. There are certain items the Chinese government does not want to budge on that are incompatible with a free market.