In Recent Years, United States Policy Toward China Has Been

In recent years, United States policy toward China has been confused. China is the world's most populous country and a major military power, and has become an increasingly valuable trading partner. It has been the view of Presidents, therefore, that it is in the United States interest to remain on good terms with the Beijing government. However, the human rights situation in China shows few signs of improving. In addition, the end of the Cold War has made the political logic of a close relationship with China less compelling. The trade relationship has been, to put it mildly, strained. The Chinese leadership has not responded to quiet diplomacy. It is, therefore, time to reconsider our relationship and break off diplomatic relations with China. - The Madison Daily News
One disadvantage of following the recommendations in the editorial is that:

A) the United States would lose normal means of communications with one of the world's most important countries
B) American voters would strongly oppose the severing of relations with China
C) China would be able to force the United States to pay penalties in the World Court
D) the United States might be expelled from the United Nations