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As I look into my crystal ball for 2011, I wish I could say that I see a tall, dark, handsome stranger. In fact, I can safely predict that there will not be another war. How do I know? Because according to the Chinese zodiac, 2011 is the year of the rabbit. So all quiet on the Eastern front after the turbulent year of the tiger.

At least I hope so. For me, 2011 should be the year when the American people wake up to the fact that their fate and that of China are intimately linked. It remains to be seen, though, whether it will be a partnership â€" as appeared to be the hope at the outset of the Obama administration â€" or rivalry. In Congress there are already those such as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) who are predicting that armed conflict between the U.S. and China will be inevitable. But not this year, if you believe the Chinese zodiac.

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