Our Mission
Increasingly aggressive rhetoric from U.S. government officials suggesting the possibility of war with China has reached an alarming level. These statements are often based on unsubstantiated claims of regional aggression by the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and are frequently shaped by “America First” ideology that resists China’s right to develop its own social, cultural, and political paths.
The rising frequency of U.S. and allied calls to confront China’s growing economic and social influence must be directly challenged. We seek to offer a peaceful and cooperative alternative.
The purpose of this Working Group is to chart paths toward peaceful U.S. and Western coexistence with China. We aim to promote diplomacy, advocate for nonviolent solutions, and support education initiatives that foster collaborative global relationships.
The threat of war with China is deeply concerning. Such a conflict would be disastrous not only for both nations, but for the world. Any proposal for war must be rejected in favor of cooperation and mutual benefit.
U.S. aggression is fueled by a mix of white supremacist ideology, ethno-nationalism, and elite anxieties over America’s declining global dominance amid China’s rise. This hostility is expressed through provocative rhetoric, a growing network of U.S. military bases surrounding China, and new military alliances—such as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD: Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S.) and AUKUS—designed to contain China’s influence.
Further escalations include undermining the One China policy, floating the idea of nuclear first-strike options, imposing tariffs and trade restrictions, and deploying Cold War-style propaganda. These threats represent a coordinated anti-China strategy, and as peace advocates we actively oppose them.
As China advances toward full economic development, it is critical that policymakers adopt new approaches that prioritize diplomacy and shared prosperity. This Working Group will support the creation and promotion of those approaches.
2025 Work Plan
With the group now formally established within MAPA and a public-facing identity in place, our objectives include:
- Define Key Focus Areas
Identify core themes and campaigns for our China peace and anti-war advocacy work.
- Monthly Educational Meetings
Host regular online gatherings to share information about U.S. anti-China initiatives and deepen our collective understanding of effective peace strategies.
- Public Engagement
Develop action items aimed at shaping public opinion and countering pro-war narratives.
- Issue Monitoring & Project Development
Track geopolitical flashpoints (as outlined in the mission) and launch targeted projects focused on peaceful outcomes.
- Legislative & Institutional Advocacy
Engage local, state, and federal representatives, business leaders, government officials, and educational institutions to influence policy and promote diplomacy.
- Coalition Building
Identify and collaborate with allied organizations that share our vision of peace and global cooperation.
- Outreach & Communications
Conduct coordinated campaigns including:
- Letter and email writing
- Media outreach (e.g., op-eds, Letters to the Editor)
- Public interviews
- In-person meetings and workshops
- Conferences and events when feasible
Through these initiatives, we will work to shift the narrative—from confrontation to cooperation—and build sustained public opposition to war with China. To clarify our position for peace as simply as possible, and to unite a coalition as broadly as possible, we state these Goals.
Goals
We ask that our government:
Abide by the two Communiques that the United States has agreed to since 1972 and 1979, which state that the US acknowledges that all Chinese on either side of the Taiwan Strait maintain there is one China and that Taiwan is a part of China, and that the United States recognizes that the government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government of China, and acknowledges the PRC’s position that Taiwan is part of China.
Take a position of not using nuclear weapons in a first-strike scenario. (China has already taken the position of No First Strike with nuclear weapons.)
Stop selling weapons to Taiwan since this action violates the sovereignty of China, and is in violation of the two Communiques.
Frequently Asked Questions
To better inform ourselves and supporters in the cause of peace, No War With China will occasionally conduct webinars/seminars with knowledge experts on the following topics and others as requested:
- Updates about China/US/”the west” – social/economic data, media coverage, war mongering
- Chinese history, politics, revolution and development theory, Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
- US Government Policies, Senate, House of Representative Committee Reports, China “Hawks”
- Xinjiang region, Uyghur population, Hong Kong, Tibet
- China and Multipolarity
- Religion in China
Get Involved
The group usually meets on a Monday evening once a month. To inquire, contact china@masspeaceaction.org.