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All items tagged US-China relationsOpen Think Tank ArticlesOctober 30, 2009 | Consistent Engagement Is KeyMemo 20: With the EU-China summit set to take place late next month atlantic-community.org presents its findings from our ‘China Rising’ analysis week. With policy suggestions for decision makers we are presenting YOUR views to those that matter. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesDecember 14, 2010 | Don't Let China Be a Middle Kingdom BullyChina has gone too far in the debacle surrounding the Nobel Peace Prize award. ++ By throwing its weight around, Beijing coerced sixteen countries into boycotting the ceremony. ++ Considering its recent economic success, China is entitled to act more confidently on the world stage – but recent actions are those of a bully. ++ Unfortunately, the US Congress is shying away from its duty to ... MoreJune 4, 2010 | Don't break the China in the China SeaThe failure of Washington and Beijing to come to an understanding in the China Sea may lead to an escalation of tensions. ++ Both countries need an “Incidents at Sea” agreement to prevent further damage to relations. ++ Beijing is annoyed by US probes off Hainan Island, where its new nuclear powered submarines are based. ++ However, “China’s regional objectives… exist in ... MoreNovember 19, 2009 | Obama's Perfect Ambassador to ChinaObama’s decision to go “across party lines” and select Jon Huntsman Jr. as US Ambassador to China is a fine decision. ++ “Handling the rise of China may be the biggest challenge facing Washington today” and it needs Huntsman’s powers of persuasion. ++ It also represents a subtle slight of hand as the offer has removed a potentially promising Republican candidate from the 2012 ... MoreNovember 13, 2009 | Obama's Asian Odyssey“Barack Obama sent a forceful message about his foreign policy priorities” by preferring to prepare for his 9-day Asian visit then join the celebrations in Berlin. ++ Although China has been the focus of successive US Presidents its current economic role and its currency reserves mean it has “sped up” the list of concerns. ++ In order to contain the dragon Obama is ... MoreSeptember 21, 2009 | Dragon Guarding TreasureA US-China trade war would be dangerous prospect, as it encourages resource nationalism and hoarding of important minerals by Beijing. ++ Through monopolizing the supply of resources vital to the construction of batteries, LED’s, and lightbulbs China is gaining leverage over the West. ++ Washington must take care not to antagonize the dragon, thereby giving impetus to the nationalist hawks within ... MoreAugust 24, 2009 | The US Must Return to Its Green RootsThe panic is over but “although the worst [of the financial crisis] was avoided, much pain remains.” ++ Unemployment still rises in the West, further dislocating the political economies. ++ The US stimulus plan failed to increase public spending whereas Beijing began heavily investing in infrastructure once foreign exports reduced, increasing stability domestically. ++ This failure to ... MoreAugust 10, 2009 | Time for US & China to Seize the Day on EnviromentAfter recent promises, China and the US must find a way of reducing carbon emissions at the Copenhagen summit later this year. ++ It is time for compromise as China insists on “common but differentiated responsibilities” to environmental problems globally but the US maintains its position. ++ “Varying domestic conditions, level of development and historic footprint” are key in Chinese ... MoreFebruary 18, 2009 | Disempowered Unions Explain Economic Crisis“Misshapen economic codependency of the US and China” lies at the heart of the economic crisis. ++ E. Asian exports are being left to gather dust in US warehouses whilst the US is paralyzed by debt accumulated to compensate for the consumers it lost through offshore labor. ++ The “dysfunctional duo” have more in common than they think, as the impotence of unions in both ... MoreFebruary 2, 2009 | No Time For Tough Talk with ChinaSino-US relations have not got off to a good start. ++ US Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner has branded China a “currency manipulator,” a careless move. ++ China is the US’ largest creditor and it is entirely plausible that it will act in its own interests and move its cash elsewhere if pushed. ++ The White House generally looks keen on taking a hard line with China, but now is no ... MoreDecember 17, 2008 | China Must Become Part of Solution in PakistanChina’s behavior towards Pakistan is the first big pointer as to whether it will become a responsible stakeholder on the international stage. ++ Both the US and China have for too long engaged in a hands-off approach in Pakistan because of strategic considerations. ++ A coordinated effort from both countries to “bring multilateral pressure to bear on Pakistan” is needed. ++ To ... MoreCommentsOctober 25, 2011 | I recall an excellent article by Fareek...July 18, 2011 | Dear Mr. Greg Randolph Lawson, Mr. Reuther-Fix... |
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