Viewpoint
05.21.20
A New U.S. ‘Consensus’ on China May Not Be as Solid as It Appears
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought ties between Washington and Beijing to their lowest level since the countries normalized relations in 1979, with many observers warning that they have entered into either “a new Cold War” or at least “a new type of...
China in the World Podcast
03.24.19
Xi’s Visit to ‘Rival’ Europe
from Carnegie China
President Xi Jinping travels to Italy and France this month for his first overseas trip of 2019. His visit comes soon after the European Commission labeled China a “systemic rival” and “economic competitor.” Xi’s objective for both trips is to shore...
Sinica Podcast
05.26.17
Chinese Power in the Age of Donald Trump
from Sinica Podcast
When Joseph Nye, Jr., first used the phrase “soft power” in his 1990 book Bound to Lead: The Changing Nature of American Power, China did not factor much into his calculus of world order: It had relatively little military and economic power, and...
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05.17.17China, Philippines to Hold First South China Sea Talks Friday
Nikkei Asian Review
The meeting will take place in the southern Chinese province of Guizhou, which is also hosting talks on Thursday between China and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on establishing a framework for a code of conduct in the...
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04.17.17Senior Chinese, U.S. Officials Exchange Views on Korean Peninsula Situation
China Central Television (CCTV)
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula via phone on April 16.
China in the World Podcast
04.17.17
What Happened at Mar-a-Lago?
from Carnegie China
One week before their first in-person meeting, President Trump told the world on Twitter that he expected the dialogue with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to be “a very difficult one” unless China was prepared to make major concessions on issues...
Environment
04.06.17
As the U.S. Steps Back, China Must Step up on Climate Leadership
from chinadialogue
Presidents Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet today at Mar-a Lago, Florida, and given the tense state of U.S.-China relations and the political leanings of the Trump administration there is much at stake for cooperation between the countries on the...
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01.15.17One China Policy “Nonnegotiable,” China Tells US
Xinhua
China on Saturday told the United States that one China policy is the political foundation of bilateral ties and “is nonnegotiable.”
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10.27.15Criticism of the UK’s New Approach to China Is Misplaced
Diplomat
Wait for some evidence before assuming that only bad can come from good relations.
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10.27.15Where Does Britain Draw the Line with Saudi Arabia and China?
Guardian
UK economy needs the cash flowing in, but politicians should be wary of throwing out all principle in favour of business.
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10.21.15Britain 'Sucking up' to China Is a National Humiliation, Says PM's Former Adviser
Guardian
Steve Hilton denounces lavish treatment of President Xi Jinping, saying UK should consider sanctions on China ‘not rolling out red carpet’.
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10.20.15Xi Jinping Visit: Chinese Leader Given Ceremonial Welcome
BBC
China's President Xi Jinping is receiving a ceremonial welcome by the Queen as he begins the first full day of his visit to the UK.
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10.19.15Prince William to Give Ivory Trade Speech as China's President Xi Arrives
BBC
The Duke of Cambridge is to deliver a speech on the illegal ivory trade for broadcast on Chinese state TV.
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10.19.15China and UK: Signs of a New 'Special Relationship?'
CNN
Does the UK have a new "special relationship?"
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10.15.15Chinese Admiral Visits Iran, Wants Closer Defense Cooperation
Reuters
China wants to deepen military ties with Iran.
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09.25.15Osborne Praised for 'Not Stressing Human Rights' in China
BBC
The Global Times praised Mr Osborne's "pragmatism regarding his China policy".
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03.11.14New Report Could Offer Clues to Hillary Clinton’s China Policy
Diplomat
The report could offer clues into what U.S.-China policy might look like if Hillary Clinton is elected president in 2016.
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01.29.14Baucus Pledges to Press China on Security Issues, Trade in Hearing on Ambassador Post
Washington Post
Baucus says he will hold firm on human rights, intellectual property, free trade, and marine navigation.
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01.29.14Virgin Galactic Bans Chinese Tourists from Space Flights Fearing Espionage
Asian News International
Tycoons willing to pay 250,000 dollars for the tickets have been advised to get another nationality's passport to board the flights.
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01.27.14China Exclusive: Chinese, U.S. Presidents Possibly to Meet on Three Occasions in 2014
Xinhua
Possible meetings on the sidelines of three international conferences will enable more bilateral cooperation.
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01.23.14Senior Diplomat William Burns in China Amid Tension Over Beijing’s Military Development, Island Disputes
CBS News
The meeting was seen as helpful in clearing up misunderstanding, but nothing in the way of significant progress.
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01.22.14Epiphanies from Kevin Rudd
Foreign Policy
Former prime minister who spent time with Xi Jinping notes the importance of language proficiency.
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07.31.13Ties With Japan Face ‘Grim Test,’ China Naval Researcher Writes
Bloomberg
“Japan, of course, wants to have it both ways; it wants to share in the dividends from China’s economic growth, while maintaining a hardline stance in its relations with China,” Xing wrote. “It is therefore extremely unlikely that there will be any...
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04.30.13Steps To Improve U.S.-China Relations
Financial Times
More crosscutting dialogues are in order, more effort needs to be directed at concrete steps, not just talk, and both sides must be more creative about how to get senior leaders more time together to engage on 21st-century challenges.&...
Reports
01.13.06
The Rise of China and Its Effect on Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea: U.S. Policy Choices
Peony Lui
Congressional Research Service
The economic rise of China and the growing network of trade and investment relations in northeast Asia are causing major changes in human, economic, political, and military interaction among countries in the region. This is affecting U.S. relations...