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Why did the United States reestablish diplomatic relations with communist states like China and Vietnam?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:42:23 -0400

The United States did not have diplomatic relations with mainland China in the late 1940s after the communist takeover (though theoretically it maintained diplomatic relations through ties with Taiwan). The United States ended diplomatic relations with Vietnam following the Vietnam War in 1975.

Is there any hope for political change in China?

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:40:39 -0400

Political change is happening all the time in China, though the government is not leading the charge. Rather, the Chinese people are advancing political change through advocacy by nongovernmental organizations, communication via the Internet, and political protest.

Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:19:17 -0400

Mandated by the FY2000 National Defense Authorization Act, the Department of Defense's annual report discusses China's military and security strategies, technological advancements in its capabilities, military doctrine, and security issues in the Taiwan Strait.

Will China extend its influence in the Indian Ocean by building a naval base in Gwadar, Pakistan?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:06:42 -0400

To date, Chinese officials have asserted that their interest in Gwadar is strictly a commercial effort to provide another energy corridor for Middle East oil, and Pakistani government officials stridently affirm this position. New Delhi, on the other hand, has expressed "concern" about the true motivations in developing Gwadar, suspecting that it is a Sino-Pak effort at encirclement.

China’s Model of Development and the “Beijing Consensus”

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:21:35 -0400

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses the China model of economic development, which he describes as, "economic liberalization without political liberalization."

At what stage is the spread of the H7N9 virus considered an epidemic?

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:07:33 -0400

The H7N9 virus, a new strain of the bird flu in China, has so far claimed twenty-two victims and officials are watching its spread closely.

China, Cybersecurity, and Crisis Stability

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:34 -0400

Adam Segal, CFR's Maurice R. Greenberg senior fellow for China studies, leads a conversation on U.S.-China relations through the lens of cybersecurity issues, as part of CFR's Academic Conference Call series.

General Dempsey and Chinese General Fang's Joint Press Conference, April 2013

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:02:25 -0400

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey and Chinese General Fang Fenghui held a press conference on April 24, 2013. They discussed the U.S.-China military relationship, especially in regard to addressing North Korean threats, joint military exercises, and cybersecurity.

The Big One?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:11:29 -0400

Laurie Garrett offers a detailed account of how the H7N9 virus emerged and describes the two possible paths it may now follow, by pulling from her own experiences in the SARS epidemic ten years ago and reflecting on parallels between the two.

Abe to Xi: Shall We Dance?

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:56:08 -0400

Shelia Smith outlines the challenges facing Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations, particularly the territorial dispute in the East China Sea.

Chinese Information Office: "The Diversified Employment of China's Armed Forces"

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:34:18 -0400

The Chinese Information Office of the State Council published this white paper on April 16, 2013. It discusses the security, social, and economic challenges China's forces faces domestically and internationally.

Should we be worried about China's genetic manipulation of food?

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:31:32 -0400

In 2012, China imported nearly 60 million tons of soybeans, most of which were genetically modified. In that sense, even if GM foods are found to have any long-term hazards, one probably should not worry too much about only China's GM foods, but about those from all countries, including the United States, the largest producer and consumer of GM foods.

Ten Questions for the New BRICS Bank

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:43:08 -0400

The recent announcement of a BRICS development bank raised many questions. Isobel Coleman writes about the potential structure and purpose of the BRICS development bank and its implications for international development and the global economy.

China's Bird Flu Mystery

Council on Foreign Relations — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:24:28 -0400

Laurie Garrett outlines inconsistencies in the Chinese government's reports about the ongoing H7N9 outbreak.

Bird Flu Fears: Should We Trust Beijing This Time?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:35:37 -0400

Yanzhong Huang responds to a China File conversation on the recent bird flu outbreak in China.

What might China's policy toward Afghanistan be after the U.S. drawdown in 2014?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:10:57 -0400

China has diverse interests in Afghanistan, including extracting resources and promoting regional stability. But China's future policy toward Afghanistan will largely depend on whether there is a valid election and credible government in Kabul after the planned U.S. drawdown in 2014.

Is This a Pandemic Being Born?

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:33:20 -0400

Laurie Garrett explores the possibility of a new pandemic in China.

Interview: Why the World is Losing Faith in Democracy

Council on Foreign Relations — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:06:53 -0400

Joshua Kurlantzick discusses democracy's decline and his new book, Democracy in Retreat: The Revolt of the Middle Class and the Worldwide Decline of Representative Government in an interview with the Los Angeles Times.

A New Axis of Autocracy

Council on Foreign Relations — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:50:53 -0400

Joshua Kurlantzick adapts part of his new book, Democracy in Retreat:The Revolt of the Middle Class and the Worldwide Decline of Representative Government for the Wall Street Journal.

No Dilemma Between Europe and Asia for Washington Strategists

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:09:28 -0400

Charles Kupchan argues that the Obama administration's pivot to Asia does not entail a weakening of the trans-Atlantic partnership. Rather, the United State and Europe are leveraging their relationship to deepen engagement in Asia.

Enter the Dragon and the Elephant: China’s and India’s Participation in Global Health Governance

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:52:23 -0400

Both China and India have been increasingly active participants in global health governance, but their contributions thus far fall short of international expectations and also fail to offer a viable, sustainable alternative to the existing governance paradigm.

What is the way forward for the territorial disputes in the East China Sea?

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:56:46 -0400

The East China Sea is a source of vital resources, especially fisheries and natural resources like gas and oil. Regional cooperation on fisheries conservation as well as joint energy development projects could go a long way to offsetting tensions over territorial disputes.

Why the 'China Model' Isn't Going Away

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:56:59 -0400

Joshua Kurlantzick explores why the "Beijing Consensus" has attracted so many admirers in recent years in this excerpt from his new book Democracy in Retreat.

The Situation in North Korea and the Future of U.S.-China Relations

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:35:44 -0400

Former prime minister of Australia Kevin Rudd discusses the ongoing situation surrounding North Korea's nuclear weapons program and the future of U.S.-China relations with Foreign Affairs managing editor Jonathan Tepperman.

Beyond the Pivot

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:44:24 -0500

The Obama administration's "pivot" to Asia made sense, because China was starting to doubt U.S. staying power. Now that Washington has sent Beijing a clear message it will be around for the long haul, however, the time has come for the two countries to deepen and institutionalize their relationship in order to secure Asia's lasting peace and prosperity.

Why There Will Be No New Bretton Woods

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:42:45 -0500

Benn Steil's Wall Street Journal op-ed explains the unique historical circumstances in which the Bretton Woods international monetary system emerged in 1944, and why calls for "a new Bretton Woods" today will go unsatisfied.

The Presidential Inbox: China’s Leadership Transition

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:29:41 -0500

Experts discuss China's leadership transition and its implications for U.S.-China relations.

The Presidential Inbox: China’s Leadership Transition

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:29:41 -0500

Experts discuss China's leadership transition and its implications for U.S.-China relations.

The Presidential Inbox: China’s Leadership Transition

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:22:03 -0500

Experts discuss China's leadership transition and its implications for U.S.-China relations.

The Presidential Inbox: China's Leadership Transition

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:00:16 -0500

Experts discuss China's leadership transition and its implications for U.S.-China relations.

Is China still “rising” or has it already “risen”?

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:21:11 -0500

Both are accurate. China certainly "has risen" to become a global economic power: in only three decades, it has transformed itself into the world's second largest economy, largest exporter, and largest provider of loans to the developing world. At the same time, China is rising: its economic and political system, as well as its foreign policy, is still developing. To state categorically that China "has risen" is to accept that the China of today will be substantially the same as the China of five to ten years from now, and few people in or outside China would accept such a conclusion.