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California Governor Visits China, Keen to Partner on Climate Change

California Governor Visits China, Keen to Partner on Climate Change

By Kanis Leung
Democrat Gavin Newsom's visit comes as China-U.S. relations witnessed a sharp deterioration in recent years.

Newsom’s Big Test: China, Climate, and Human Rights

Newsom’s Big Test: China, Climate, and Human Rights

By Brad Adams
The California governor can and should address human rights – such as free speech, peaceful protest, and participation in public affairs – as part of his discussions on climate change.
New York Dreams: Kerala’s Subnational Diplomacy

New York Dreams: Kerala’s Subnational Diplomacy

By Biyon Sony Joseph and Schwn Cyril Sabu
Kerala's state leaders have been actively engaging foreign partners, but such visits can spark controversy at home.

Time for the Quad to Expand Into Subnational Partnerships

Time for the Quad to Expand Into Subnational Partnerships

By Matt Abbott
Engagement between local governments can help the grouping better address shared security and economic challenges.

Behind China’s Intervention in Vermont’s Electronic Waste Recycling Bill

Behind China’s Intervention in Vermont’s Electronic Waste Recycling Bill

By Flora Yan
How an obscure WTO agreement led to a spike in PRC attempts to change state legislation, sparking pushback from local lawmakers.

China-US Subnational Exchanges Under the Biden Administration

China-US Subnational Exchanges Under the Biden Administration

By Flora Yan
Under Biden, Beijing appears to have kept its focus on maintaining and further developing subnational relationships.

PRC Perspectives on Subnational Diplomacy in China-US Relations

PRC Perspectives on Subnational Diplomacy in China-US Relations

By Flora Yan
Xi Jinping himself has highlighted the importance of subnational exchanges in China-U.S. relations.
Behind Legislators’ Push to Make PRC National Day a New York State Holiday

Behind Legislators’ Push to Make PRC National Day a New York State Holiday

By Flora Yan
Even amid sky-high China-U.S. tensions, there is an ongoing bid to make October 1 a public holiday -- "China Day" -- in New York state.

‘China Day’ in New York: A Case Study in United Front Work

‘China Day’ in New York: A Case Study in United Front Work

By Flora Yan
How United Front organizations worked to advance the CCP’s political agenda in the New York State Legislature, especially at a time of strained China-U.S. relations.

China’s Subnational Influence at Work in the New York State Legislature

China’s Subnational Influence at Work in the New York State Legislature

By Flora Yan
The New York State Legislature has developed a special relationship with Beijing.

Engaging North Korea Via Subnational Diplomacy

Engaging North Korea Via Subnational Diplomacy

By Matt Abbott
Subnational diplomacy offers an established, yet underutilized, opportunity for American officials to creatively engage Pyongyang.
A Discussion With US Senator Chris Murphy About Subnational Diplomacy and China

A Discussion With US Senator Chris Murphy About Subnational Diplomacy and China

By Catherine Putz
The City and State Diplomacy Act has an unmistakable target, even if the text of bill does not name it: China. 

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