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Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - US-China

bMizuno — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Xi Jinping’s visit to the US went smoothly and laid the foundation for a strong bilateral relationship after the 18th Party Congress this fall. Speeches to mark the 40th anniversary of Nixon’s visit to China highlighted progress while recognizing deep mutual strategic mistrust. The third Asia-Pacific Consultation was held to manage suspicions and enhance cooperation.

Pivot to Asia: Prepare for Unintended Consequences

ian — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Under the current administration, the pendulum in U.S. policy toward China has swung from attempting to cooperate with China on global problems to pushing back against Chinese assertiveness and challenges to international laws and norms.

PacNet #12 - Xi Visit Underscores Rising Mutual Expectations

ellise — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

This article was published on China-US Focus at: http://www.chinausfocus.com/slider/xi-visit-underscores-rising-mutual-expectations/. The five-day official visit to the United States by China’s vice president and leader in waiting, Xi Jinping, accomplished several important objectives.

Xi Jinping Comes to Washington

sherry — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Vice President Joe Biden will host Vice President Xi Jinping of China on February 14–17. Xi, who is 58 years old, is the heir apparent to China’s top leader Hu Jintao. He will become secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) this fall at the 18th Party Congress and will become China’s president in March 2013.

PacNet #3 - Comparative Connections Summary

ellise — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

It's been an Asia-centric four months. The US proclaimed America's "pivot" toward Asia, while North Korea faced a pivotal moment following the death of Kim Jong Il.

Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential Election

ian — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: Who are the candidates?

Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - US-China

bMizuno — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A spate of measures taken by the Obama administration to bolster US presence and influence in the Asia-Pacific was met with a variety of responses from China. Official reaction was largely muted and restrained; media responses were often strident and accused the US of seeking to contain and encircle China.

Critical Questions for 2012

ian — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

From international security and regional study to global challenges, CSIS experts will address many of the world's most difficult policy concerns and critical questions in 2012. To kick off the new year, we asked 25 of our scholars to identity what worries them most and what are the biggest opportunities in their respective areas of study.

U.S.-China Defense Consultative Talks on December 7

ian — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: What is the purpose of the U.S.-China Defense Consultative Talks (DCT)?

PacNet #66 - Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential Election and Cross-Strait Relations

bMizuno — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Since Ma Ying-jeou assumed the presidency in Taiwan in May 2008, relations across the Taiwan Strait have improved dramatically. In the past three and a half years, 16 agreements have been signed on practical matters that have largely benefited the people on both sides of the strait. The presidential election in Taiwan is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2012, and the race is extremely tight.

Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential Elections and Cross-Strait Relations

jdunton — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Since Ma Ying-jeou assumed the presidency in 2008, relations across the Taiwan Strait have improved dramatically. In the past three and half years, 16 agreements have been signed on practical matters that have largely benefited the people on both sides of the Strait. Restrictions on trade and economic ties between Taiwan and mainland China are gradually being dismantled.

TWQ: Should the United States Abandon Taiwan? - Fall 2011

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Is it time for the United States to rethink its Taiwan policy and walk away from Taiwan? Prominent Americans in influential publications insist that it is. The argument is not unprecedented. In a long and often discordant history of dealings between Washington and Taipei, there have been repeated calls for severing this uncomfortable and dangerous relationship.

Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - US-China

bMizuno — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

In pursuit of agreements reached between Presidents Hu and Obama in January, the US and China worked to strengthen their relationship, while managing friction on a number of issues.

Is China’s Aircraft Carrier a Threat to U.S. Interests?

ian — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

On August 10, 2011, China’s first aircraft carrier set sail from Dalian Port on its maiden voyage. Announcing the sailing, China’s Defense Ministry stated that the inaugural sea trial would be brief; some Hong Kong media have estimated the trial would last 15 days.

U.S.-China-Taiwan Relations in the Run-up to 2012 Elections in Taiwan and the U.S. and Leadership Transition in China

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Eased tensions and increased economic integration between Taiwan and Mainland China in recent years have contributed substantially to the stabilization of the triangular relationship among Taiwan, China and the United States.

Tensions Flare in the South China Sea

ian — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Tensions have been building in the South China Sea and, if left unattended, could sour relations in the region, prompt a regional arms race, and even worse, spark a military conflict.

A Shifting Balance: Chinese Assessments Of U.S. Power

ian — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Beijing’s assessment of the global balance of power, especially American power and the position of China vis-à-vis the United States, is a critical factor in Chinese foreign policy decisionmaking.

Comparative Connections v.13 n.1 - US-China

bMizuno — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

High-level contacts between the US and Chinese militaries resumed in January with a visit by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to China. Immediately following his trip, President Hu Jintao traveled to the US for a state visit. The occasion combined informal discussion with all the protocol trappings of a state visit by a leader from an important country.

The U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

sherry — Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What is the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue?

U.S.-China Military Relations: The Weakest Link

ian — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Originally Published in the China US Focus reprinted with permission.

Comparative Connections v.12 n.4 - US-China

bMizuno — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

China-US relations were marked by the familiar pattern of friction and cooperation. Tensions spiked over North Korea, but a crisis was averted.

Hu Jintao’s Upcoming U.S. Visit

mentman — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: What does the United States hope to achieve?

PacNet #57 - Hu Jintao’s Visit: Opportunity to Reset the U.S.-China Relationship

bMizuno — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

A lot of inaccurate information is being published about the Obama administration’s China policy. US officials are generally disappointed that Beijing has not embraced President Obama’s offer to elevate the US-China relationship through cooperation on global issues of consequence to both countries, but they have not retracted the proposal.

Comparative Connections v.12 n.3 - US-China

bMizuno — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Diplomatic confrontations over the Yellow Sea and the South China Sea were the source of new bilateral tensions this quarter.

Comparative Connections v.12 n.2 - US-China Relations

bMizuno — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Presidents Barack Obama and Hu Jintao met twice this quarter, first on the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit and again on the margins of the G20 Summit. Nevertheless, tensions lingered over US arms sale to Taiwan and the military relationship remained suspended as the Chinese rejected a request from Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to visit China.

PacNet #31 - China's Cheonan Problem

bMizuno — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Historians may well look back at the sinking of the South Korean corvette Cheonan in March 2010 as a turning point in China’s relations with Asia and the wider world. Beijing’s response to the tragedy has been characterized by a conspicuous reluctance to engage. Instead, it has preferred to keep silent and, when obliged to respond, to counsel patience and calm by all participants.

PacNet #27 - Preparations Needed for North Korean Collapse

bMizuno — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is considered an international pariah in most nations, but he was welcomed with open arms in China May 3-7. The visit underscored North Korea’s isolation: Kim’s last foreign visit in 2006 was also to China.

Responding to Change on the Korean Peninsula

jdunton — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Recent events in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) demonstrate that stability and regime survival are not guaranteed.

Comparative Connections v.12 n.1 - US-China Relations

dfernandez — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

After a relatively smooth period in US-China relations through the first year of the Obama administration, the “honeymoon” ended in the first quarter of 2010. The new year brought new frictions and returned to the spotlight many problem areas.

PacNet #6 - Debunking Myths about US Arms Sales to Taiwan

dfernandez — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In recent weeks Chinese newspapers and television interview shows have been replete with condemnations of the sale of a $6.4 billion package of arms sales to Taiwan by the Obama administration. Chinese scholars and pundits have attributed numerous motivations to the United States for this sale, most of which are inaccurate.

Comparative Connections v.11 n.4 - U.S.-China Relations

dfernandez — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

President Obama’s first-ever trip to China was the main attraction of the fourth quarter. In addition to meeting Chinese leaders, Obama held a town hall-style assembly with Chinese students in Shanghai. The two sides signed a joint statement, the first in 12 years, which highlighted the depth and breadth of the relationship and promised greater cooperation.

Building Trust Across the Taiwan Strait

ian — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In the 18 months since Ma Ying-jeou’s inauguration, Taiwan’s relations with mainland China have improved at a rapid pace. The resumption of quasi-official talks between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait has led to a series of landmark agreements.

Comparative Connections v.11 n.3 - U.S.-China Relations

dfernandez — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The inaugural session of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue was held in Washington in July, combining pomp with substantive discussions on issues of great consequence for the two countries and the world. High-level exchanges continued with the visit to the U.S.

Comparative Connections v.11 n.2 - U.S.-China Relations

dfernandez — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

After the completion of the first round of “get-acquainted” meetings aimed at laying the foundation for cooperation on a broad range of issues, the U.S. and China agree that the bilateral relationship is off to a good start.

Comparative Connections v.11 n.1 - U.S.-China Relations

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S.-China relationship got off to a good start under the Obama administration, putting to rest Chinese worries that a prolonged period would be required to educate the new U.S. president about China’s importance.

Chinese Soft Power and Its Implications for the United States

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

China has been pursuing its national interests recently through the exercise of “soft power,” as it projects a nonconfrontational face to the developing world.

Soft Power with Chinese Characteristics

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Chapter 2 from Chinese Soft Power and Its Implications for the United States.

Comparative Connections v.10 n.4 - U.S.-China Relations

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. and China held the 5th Strategic Economic Dialogue and the 6th Senior Dialogue this quarter. The global financial crisis was a focal point of discussion in both dialogues, as well as in the meeting between Presidents Bush and Hu Jintao on the sidelines of APEC in Lima, Peru. Beijing responded to the announced U.S.

PacNet #1 - What Hu Jintao Should Expect: Predictions about Obama Administration Policy toward Taiwan

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Taiwan remains one of the most sensitive and divisive issues between the United States and China. What should Chinese President Hu Jintao expect from President Obama on this critically important issue? Until the new president is sworn in and key personnel are confirmed, the new administration’s policy will remain uncertain.

PacNet #58 - Another Step toward Better Cross-Strait Ties

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Chinese and Taiwanese are holding their breaths this week as Chen Yulin makes a five- day visit to Taipei.

Comparative Connections v.10 n.3 - U.S.-China Relations

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Beijing Olympic Games were conducted without a hitch to the great relief of the Chinese leadership and the 1.3 billion Chinese people who had long anticipated the momentous event. Abroad, the reviews were mixed.

2008 U.S.-China Strategic Nuclear Dynamics Conference

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

On June 9 and 10, 2008, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), the RAND Corporation, and the China Foundation for International Strategic Studies (CFISS) jointly convened a unique “track 1.5” conference to discuss strategic nuclear weapons issues in the U.S.-China relationship.

Promoting Confidence Building across the Taiwan Strait

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The advent of a new administration in Taiwan under the leadership of President Ma Ying-jeou and his Kuomintang (KMT) party has brought with it promising prospects for improved mainland China–Taiwan relations. The progress of recent months suggests that the leadership of both governments seeks to realize a long-term stabilization of cross-Strait relations.

Comparative Connections v.10 n.2 - U.S.-China Relations

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Major developments in Sino-U.S. relations took place on the economic, military, and political fronts this quarter. The fourth U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue was held in Annapolis, Maryland, June 17-18, yielding a 10-year energy and environment cooperation framework. A telephone link was installed between the U.S.

TWQ: North Korea: The Beginning of a China-U.S. Partnership? - Summer 2008

asnyder — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

"This whole six-party process has done more to bring the U.S. and China together than any other process I'm aware of," stated Christopher Hill, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs and the top U.S. negotiator at the six-party talks, after agreement was reached on the February 13, 2007, action plan on North Korean nuclear disarmament.

PacNet #24 - If Not Now, When? Will China Seize the Opportunity to Improve Cross-Strait Relations?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Of the combinations of outcomes of the Taiwan election – a DPP or KMT victory, the passage or defeat of one or both of the referenda – the March 22 result in which Ma Ying-jeou won by a substantial margin and both referenda failed was the result that Beijing hoped for. The new situation presents a historic and strategic opportunity for China to transform cross-Strait relations.

Comparative Connections v.10 n.1 - U.S.-China Relations

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Developments on China’s domestic front were prominent this quarter with extreme winter weather coinciding with the Spring Festival, the annual convocation of the “two meetings” in Beijing, and protests in Tibet that spread to neighboring provinces with Tibetan populations. Key events in Sino-U.S.

The Taiwan Election

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: Taiwan held a presidential election on March 22. What are U.S. interests in that election?

PacNet #11 - Chinese Debates on North Korea

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In recent years, issues pertaining to North Korea have been hotly debated by Chinese institute researchers. The publication of conflicting views in authoritative media suggests that these debates are sanctioned by the Chinese leadership.

Comparative Connections v.9 n.4 - U.S.-China Relations

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

China’s refusal to allow the USS Kitty Hawk to make a scheduled visit in Hong Kong for Thanksgiving refocused attention on bilateral differences over Taiwan and Tibet. It also raised questions about civilian-military coordination in China and highlighted the mistrust between U.S. and Chinese militaries.