The latest news about China's involvement in Syria's internal affairs is a little worrisome. What's striking is that China now has the power to play political foreign hardball thanks to the enormous economic benefits of Sino-U.S. trade. What's so surprising is how China grew so powerful so fast to play such an influential role in international affairs today.Since its open-door policy, China's drive to modernize its industry and technology base forced it to interact with the West for the purpose of bringing about much-needed modern improvements to China's business, industrial and military sectors. By and large, America's goals toward The …