In five years china will out wit US and become the number one trade partner with South American nations which would directly be a threat for US capability to mount economic hegemony (CHINA SYNDROME). South American nations are known for having huge copper, steel and other minerals, natural gas and petroleum resources. China recently signed a free trade treaty with Chili and other South American nations and become only second country to do so. Days are not far way for China to become super power (at least economic superpower and this would be a great leap towards becoming robust superpowers in decades to come) Nut