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U.S.-China Relations
China's Cautious Confidence
By Jin Kai
Despite perceptions of China's confidence, Beijing is actually quite careful about how it asserts itself.
Strategic Reassurance: An Important Agenda
By Amitai Etzioni
A new book details a strategy for dealing with China that deserves much more attention than it is getting.
Can the U.S. and China Cooperate to Fight Terrorism?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. and China should be working together to root out militant groups, particularly in Pakistan. So why aren't they?
The US, China, and the 'Containment Trap'
By Jin Kai
The U.S. strategy to contain China has short-term benefits but long-term risks.
China Is Fine With Obama’s Trip to Asia - Except for Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's official response to Obama's Asia trip has been restrained - except for comments on U.S.-Japan relations.
Obama’s “Rebalancing”: A Fig Leaf
By Amitai Etzioni
Washington is still trying to explain its strategic approach to China.
Why Obama's Asia Tour Is Bad News for China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Obama's trip to Asia will increase perceptions in Beijing that the U.S. seeks to contain China's rise.
Why Is China Talking Tough?
By Dingding Chen
Forget nationalism, China is talking tough in order to demonstrate resolve and therefore deter the U.S.
The Sources of US-China Strategic Mistrust
By J.M. Norton
The historical use of ambiguity has been at the foundation of postwar U.S.-China ties.
China, US Discuss North Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's special representative on Korean affairs is in the US this weeks for talks with his American counterpart.
Military Transparency Is Overrated
By Dingding Chen
China has good reasons to remain secretive about its military.
Does the US Have 'Trump Cards' Over China?
By Jin Kai
The idea that the U.S. has several "trump cards" to use against China ignores the complexity of U.S.-China relations.
Overstating the China Threat?
By Amitai Etzioni
Calls for substantial new investments in U.S. military hardware seem a little hasty.
US, China Play the Blame Game
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hagel's first official visit to China devolved into a verbal game of "hot potato" with his counterpart.
After Japan Visit, Hagel Tries to Improve China Ties
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hagel will find it difficult to improve ties with Beijing while also increasing cooperation with Tokyo.
How Does Europe Rank in China’s Diplomacy?
By Mu Chunshan
China's increasing ties with Europe point to several new diplomatic goals and priorities for Beijing.
The US Navy and the Pivot: Less Means Less
By William Kyle
Given resource constraints, the U.S. Navy may need to execute a pivot of its own.
Michelle Obama's China Trip
By Shannon Tiezzi
The First Lady's trip to China provided a high-profile, low-controversy example of U.S.-China relations.
China Decries US 'Hypocrisy' on Cyber-Espionage
By Shannon Tiezzi
China has seized upon reports of NSA hacking against Huawei to denounce U.S. hypocrisy in cyber issues.
Confucius Institutes: Hardly a Threat to Academic Freedoms
By Edward A. McCord
There is little evidence to suggest Confucius Institutes on U.S. campuses restrain academic freedoms.
Reinventing US-China Relations: Mission Plausible?
By Jin Kai
China-U.S. mutual trust and coordination is crucial to preventing a conflict between these two powers.
Obama, Xi Meet at Nuclear Security Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
The leaders discussed North Korea, cybersecurity, maritime disputes, and Crimea - but not nuclear security.
First Lady Diplomacy: The Message to China
By Wei Zongyou
With her trip to China, Michelle Obama could be rebalancing her husband’s rebalance to Asia.
Michelle Obama’s China Trip: Sightseeing In, Politics Out
By J.T. Quigley
Joined by her mother and two daughters, the first lady will focus on soft diplomacy.