China, the USA, competition for resources

China eyes increased energy cooperation with US - Yahoo! News

It's interesting to watch as China's per-capita energy demands begin to approach those of the US. Latest development: China's top economic planning body recommends increased cooperation with the US on energy issues.

I should go read the details before posting this :) but it's encouraging that the Chinese govt are trying to plan ahead rather than wait until we are in direct conflict.

China has a chance to play leapfrog in technology for energy production and conservation, and in transportation. That's where the real opportunity lies for the US: in sharing the costs, and results, of improving energy efficiency. Worst of all worlds would be for us to be stuck with our current energy infrastructure while other nations move ahead.