Focusing on the Three Gorges Dam project, the book advocates for a reevaluation of U.S. policy to address environmental and human rights concerns through participatory diplomacy. It suggests that by collaborating with China on dam construction techniques, environmental safeguards, and resettlement strategies, the U.S. can mitigate negative impacts while enhancing economic opportunities for American businesses. The text emphasizes the potential of Chongqing as a key player in China's western economic expansion, highlighting the importance of active U.S. involvement in this endeavor.
