Critics of the theory that China is a rising threat to the United States argue ALL BUT WHICH of the following?

A. China has engaged on political liberalization since the 1970s.
B. People overestimate China's power and underestimate the United States' power.
C. The United States spending as a percentage of GDP is more than twice that of China's.
D. China's military equipment is outdated.
E. China should be considered a potential partner rather than a rival.

Answer: A