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US Congress’ Role in Countering the China Challenge
By Robert Sutter
Both the Biden administration and Congress deserve credit for handling this initial stage of acute rivalry with China.
How China Became a Wedge Issue Amid the US Debt Ceiling Nail-Biter
By Jiachen Shi
Both Democrats and Republicans have tried to use the specter of China to justify their own budget plans.
Underneath the Bipartisan Meeting with Tsai Lurks McCarthy’s Partisan Agenda
By Jiachen Shi
Despite emphasizing his commitment to bipartisanship, Kevin McCarthy’s current top priority is promoting partisan legislation and cementing Republicans as tough on China.
Expect More Performative Legislation in the U.S. Congress Targeting China
By Jiachen Shi
In contrast to their enthusiasm for performative bills, lawmakers tend to be more cautious when dealing with legislation that could have a bearing on actual trade with China.
5 Years of US Congress Hardening China Policy
By Robert Sutter
2023 marks the fifth year of resolute bipartisan congressional majorities working closely with administration leaders in addressing Beijing’s serious challenges.
What the Partisan Conflict Over Ilhan Omar Means for China-US Relations
By Jiachen Shi
Omar – and other progressive Democrats – seem to be pivoting toward a harder line stance on China as they come under Republican fire.
Will Kevin McCarthy’s GOP Finally Make China a Partisan Issue?
By Jiachen Shi
Republicans may find they can best pursue two top agenda items – contain China and cripple Biden – by intertwining them.
Congress Is More Important Than Ever in US China Policy
By Robert Sutter
From Trump to Biden, Congress has remained at the center of the so-called Washington consensus to end previous engagement in favor of strong opposition to Beijing.
Will Congress Be a ‘Spoiler’ in Biden’s China Policy?
By Robert Sutter
Despite intense partisan frictions, on China policy in particular there is much room for consensus.
China and US Clash Over Xinjiang, Hong Kong Bills
By Associated Press
As Congress targets China’s human rights violations, Beijing is furious over what it sees as U.S. interference.
A Bipartisan Congressional Group Supports Trump’s Tough-on-China Approach
By Bonnie Girard
In an otherwise divided Washington, there is surprising uniformity in messaging on the U.S.-China trade war.
Invite to President Tsai From US Senators Met With Cautious Skepticism in Taiwan
By Nick Aspinwall
Prominent observers and scholars are worried now is not the time to push for a radical paradigm shift in the unofficial U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
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