In the modern globalized world, there is little chance of a second Cold War happening between China and the U.S. because there are so many areas of cooperation. Yet for the political and thought leaders in either country, finding common values and interests only serve to start the conversation at the highest levels. Without support from the public, communication would cease and people would only be taking at each other. What would truly strengthen bilateral ties is for the two powers to find commonalities at the grassroots levels, where ignorance can drive prejudice. A lot of work still needs to be done at all levels.