China and U.S.: Building on the Iran Agreement

Although the recent Iran nuclear agreement is welcome, China and the U.S. have important tasks to perform to keep Iran from becoming a real, as opposed to a virtual, nuclear weapons state. The Iranian model will not apply to Korea and other proliferation challenges given the different elements of these threats.

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1DdXtt8

Obama’s African Trip Reflects More than Symbols

China and the U.S. share common interests but very different approaches in Africa. If the two countries can explore possibilities to realize bilateral security cooperation and work to maintain peace and stability in the continent, they can set the stage for a new type of major-country relations that rises about fierce competition.

Chen Xiangyang, Deputy Director, CICIR via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Ix4xkK

Finding New Order

Whether the world’s nations can adjust to changes and to work with instead of working against the new arrivals on the world stage is going to be a major test. China has chosen to integrate itself into the international order, and has greatly benefited from being part of it, so China should be seen as a partner, not a competitor.

Fu Ying, NPC Spokeswoman via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1DUVqEQ

The Aspiration for Asia-Europe Connectivity Reaching across Continents

More than 60 countries and institutions have embraced President Xi Jinping’s call for connectivity programs both within Asia and between Asia and Europe, both by land and by the sea, to strengthen traditional infrastructure and build highways of trade, finance, and cultural exchange.

Fu Ying, NPC Spokeswoman via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1IwYahm

Bias and Ignorance Explain Reaction to China’s Draft Foreign NGO Management Law

Western press has negatively portrayed China’s Draft Foreign NGO Management Law, framing it as a drive to purge Western values from China. This misses China’s broadening citizen participation and NGOs established by the 2011 NPC.

Stephen Harner, Former US State Department Official via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1OQ6qd2

What Uniqlo-gate Says about Chinese Youth Today

A controversial video filmed in Beijing’s Uniqlo, and subsequent media bonanza, is illustrative of the power that brands have on Chinese youth as a mode of self-actualization – and consumption of rebellion at a distance.

Hannah Lincoln from China Youthology via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1IamySi

What to Do with U.S. Military Might?

The new Pentagon strategy is a throw-back to Cold War thinking and contrary to the world view of America’s founding fathers. It may pose a new barrier to developing new major-power relations in a multi-polar world, unless all sides seek a cooperative approach.

Chen Jimin Associate Research Fellow, CPC Party School via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1KBVONJ

The Aspiration for Asia-Europe Connectivity

Fu Ying At Singapore-China Business Forum Singapore, 27 July 2015 It’s my great pleasure to be invited to speak at the Singapore-China Business Forum. Let me commend the organizers for taking this timely and important theme. Singapore has always kept its finger on the pulse of region, including China. I […]

Fu Ying, NPC Spokeswoman via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1U8acl6

Market Manipulation Goes Global

Quantitative easing (QE) is utilized by U.S. and European banks to manipulate asset prices and provide stimulus to asset-dependent economies. China’s market manipulation is no less blatant, but is distinct in its aim to promote new markets.

Stephen Roach, Faculty Member, Yale University via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1KyvpjE

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Trip to China: Sino-Myanmar Relations as the Countdown to the November Elections Begins

National League for Democracy party leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, recently led a delegation to China to discuss increasingly strained tensions. Overall, Sino-Myanmar ties remain fairly strong and Chinese investment is particularly important to Myanmar.

Cristina Garafola Research Assistant, RAND Corporation via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Sf6loI

BRICS Summit Boosts Cooperation

The partnership of developing countries offers a benign counterweight to Western dominance in the world, and can help shape a “new normal” in international relations.

Chen Xiangyang, Deputy Director, CICIR via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Iq0fY2

Iranian Nuclear Talks Show the Way

Cooperation on Middle East affairs reflects the potential for a New Model of Major Country Relationship between China and the U.S.

Yang Jiemian President Emeritus, Shanghai Institute for Int'l Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1DKvnjO

Seeking an Elusive Balance in U.S. Attitudes toward China

American hawks who regard China as an implacable geopolitical adversary exhibit an unhealthy foreign policy perspective. But U.S. leaders and the American public also need to be careful not to lean too far in the other direction—toward an appeasement policy toward Beijing.

Ted Carpenter, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1JoNrpK

The Cuban Shift

Improving U.S.-Cuba Relations have implications for China, but there is no need for strategic competition in Cuba and Latin America at large while Washington and Beijing share common interests in the region.

Sun Chenghao Assistant Research Fellow, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1esfM1B

Suit of Folly

By Taking China to the International Court over Huangyuan Island, the Philippines makes trouble out of nothing.

Ma Shikun, Senior Journalis, the People’s Daily via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1RWZ1Oz

In Each Other We Trust?

Trust has been the missing key ingredient in China-U.S. relations, though recent interactions between the two countries show it doesn’t have to be that way.

Du Qiwen Member, Foreign Policy Advisory Committee via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1DwE0hT

Iranian Deal – A Win for Multilateralism

The most fundamental driving force for the pact is the profound and deepening development toward a multipolar world. Economic globalization has closely integrated the interests of all countries, and the conception of a community of common destiny for all mankind has taken root, replacing the sort of unilateralism most recently practiced by the United States.

Wu Zurong, Research Fellow, China Foundation for Int'l Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1OnBXT1

U.S. and Russia on the Verge of “New Cold War”

The US pursues increasingly aggressive strategies against Russia, partly because it perceives Russia’s national power as too diminished to wage a meaningful fight, and now it has to face the music. Washington must cool things off by abandoning confrontation.

Yin Chengde Research Fellow, China Foundation for Int'l Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1DtKX39

Sampaguita/SC72 and South China Sea Peace

As the South China Sea’s most promising near-term developable gas field in the South China Sea, Sampaguita could offer a solution of cooperation, peace, and legitimacy to Chinese claims near the Philippines.

Stewart Taggart Founder & Principal, Grenatec via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1KjLE6O

Beyond Copycatting

Chinese auto industry is turning the corner on innovation despite ongoing critique about “lookalike” cars.

Zhou Yijun and Peng Jianming via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1JtVVrk

Escalating U.S.-Sino Military Space Rhetoric

Given the accepted narrative of the space environment as congested, contested and competitive, the U.S. has been told to deter, defend and defeat Chinese challenges in space. This rhetoric wrongfully assumes challenge and elides preemption with prevention.

Mandy Peng via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Ojp4sZ

ICC: China, US differ on Africa

Though 34 African countries are signatories to the Rome Statute, the continent now generally sees the ICC as a political organ that has “deviated from its original purpose”, exercising double standards and “only targeting African countries for case investigation and conviction”. The US exempts itself but demands compliance from the rest of the world.

He Wenping, Senior Fellow, Chahar Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Swr9TI

A New China Policy for the Philippines Post-2016?

The upcoming 2016 Philippine Presidential election will have significant bearing on the future of infrastructure development and relations in the South China Sea. The next Philippines president may push closer to the U.S., while some want greater economic and humanitarian aid from China.

Lucio Blanco Pitlo III Member of Philippine Association for China Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1KftBic

Join Hands for Global Sustainable Development

China invites the nations of the world to join in its strategy of opening up featuring mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. By opening doors wider and wider to the outside world, the environment for development will be more transparent, equitable, well-regulated, and predictable.

Liu Yandong Vice Premier, China via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1DjVVIk

New Law Provides Legal Guarantee for China’s Peaceful Rise

A changing world requires China to take a clearer, more comprehensive approach to its national security. It strikes a balance between maintaining national security and promoting socioeconomic development, between internal and external security, between the security of territory and people, between traditional security and non-traditional security, and between security of a single country and that of all countries.

Chen Xiangyang, Deputy Director, CICIR via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1f5NIS8

President Xi at the Lincoln Memorial: A Game Changer for China-U.S Relations?

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. carries deep symbolism, both in the U.S. political heritage, and classical Greek aesthetics. Vasilis Trigkas proposes that this monument be a site for President Xi and Obama to deliver an alternative narrative for China-U.S. relations.

Vasilis Trigkas Vsiting Research Fellow, Tsinghua University via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1O7DHzE

China Should Not Overreact To New U.S. Military Strategy

The latest U.S. National Military Strategy has provoked a strong but misguided reaction in Beijing. U.S. policy makers are not forecasting an inevitable a war with China and identify areas where the two countries’ national security interests overlap sufficiently for bilateral collaboration.

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Lh2nGH

The ‘New Normal’ and The Future of China’s Economy

Enjoying great potential and elasticity, the Chinese economy has enough leeway to cope with various changes and challenges, and its general trend of steady growth -- pushing the global economy towards recovery -- remains unchanged.

Xu Shaoshi Chairman, National Development and Reform Commission via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Lh2lyl

A Shares to Re-embark on Surging Trends after Turbulent Corrections

Despite the recent unprecedented slump in the stock market, the Chinese government’s strategy in developing the equity market has not changed, and Beijing will continue to foster a healthy development of the stock market through market-oriented reform policies. That means the surging trend in the Chinese stock market will continue in the second half of the year.

Yi Xianrong, Researcher, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Tzboh1

AIIB – the Beginning of Economic Challenge to the U.S.

The new AIIB reflects China’s opportunity to assist the developing world, but how China cooperates with India, and U.S. interests in the Asia Pacific, will determine the effectiveness of the new Bank.

Mandy Peng via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1HZbA7c

Chinese Neighbourhood Diplomacy: Afghanistan, Xinjiang and Central Asia

Neighbourhood diplomacy is becoming a foreign policy priority for official Beijing, and demonstrates that China is willing to undertake the role of mediator in Afghanistan and accelerate regional efforts to bring all relevant parties to the negotiating table.

Kemel Toktomushev Research Fellow, University of Central Asia via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1K52N1i

AIIB Could be win-win, rather than zero-sum game for China and US

The key legal framework for the China-initiated regional multilateral institution – the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) – was inked by representatives of the bank’s 57 founding members in Beijing last Monday. For China and the U.S., the AIIB is not about win-lose. A win-win result can be achieved if both sides are more open-minded.

Gong Ting Research Fellow, China Institute of International Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1GijX6o

The $17 Trillion BRICS Shift That Few Noticed

As the focus of the West was fixed in Greece and Iran, the 7th BRICS Summit began a massive shift from a dialogue to an economic partnership – one whose full impact will be witnessed in the coming years.

Dan Steinbock, Research Director, India China and America Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1dVjjFk

The Short and Long of China’s Stock Market Crash

The government’s aggressive response in stabilizing “Uncle Xi’s bull market,” has highlighted the political nature and disconnect between the stock market and overall economic health. The government must decide whether to continue its efforts to open the capital account and liberalize the exchange rate.

Michal Meidan, Director, China Matters via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1IUoCBW

Stock Market Slump Will Have Only a Limited Impact on Economy

The A-share market has been undergoing an unprecedented plunge since mid-June, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index having declined about 30% and the capitalization of listed companies having shrunk by about 20 trillion yuan (about $3.23 trillion).

Xu Hongcai Director-General, China Center for Int'l Economic Exchanges via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1HgFv5a

The Iran Nuclear Issue: Inconclusiveness and Implications for China-Iran Economic Cooperation

The Iran nuclear issue, whether a deal is available or not, is actually a process not necessarily with a conclusion, and the disputes have caused huge negative impacts on China-Iran economic relations, but such impacts will be weakened as US dominant economic role elapses.

Jin Liangxiang, Research Fellow, Shanghai Institute of Int'l Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1LV9TYc

Changing China Policy: Are We in Search of Enemies?

East Asia has avoided major military conflicts since the 1970’s. It is owing to the maturity and good sense of most of the states of the region, their emphasis on economic growth over settling scores, and the American alliances and security presence that have deterred military action and provided comfort to most peoples and states. But above all else, it is due to the reconciliation of the Asia-Pacific’s major powers, the United States and China.

Jeffrey A. Bader John C. Whitehead Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1HjnIww

Serenity in the South China Sea

The U.S. must accept that a major shift in the Asia-Pacific balance of power has already taken place, and minimize provocation. China’s South China Sea land reclamation isn’t necessarily forbidden in international law, as long as they aren’t used for offensive military purposes or to restrict trade.

Gareth Evans Former Foreign Minister, Australia via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1TmUYs9

China E-Commerce Goes Global

The rapid development of China-U.S. e-commerce is challenging traditional assumptions about how international business is conducted, but there still is a lack of understanding among foreign brands and retailers about what cross-border e-commerce is and how they can leverage it to sell their products to Chinese consumers.

Joel Backaler Associate Vice President, Frontier Strategy Group via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1HON1tK

Chinese FDI and the 2016 U.S. Elections

“China-bashing” rhetoric has for years dominated U.S. national elections cycles, however, can a rapidly increasing and geographically diverse Chinese foreign direct investment in the United States temper this typical national anti-China dialogue?

Dan Redford, VP, Investor Relations for Civitas Capital Group via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1JOdLeg

High Hopes for Historic Breakthroughs in Iranian Nuclear Talks

Mutual trust has been slow to evolve on the political front, but that continues to be key for any meaningful deal.

Mandy Peng via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1S838lH

China and U.S. Should Draw Lessons from World War II

Events commemorating the 70th anniversary of victory will be opportunities for China to demonstrate its determination to safeguard peace and promote development in the world, unswervingly pursue peaceful development and strengthen mutual trust with wartime allies, including the US.

Yu Sui, Professor, China Center for Contemporary World Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1TkFW68

The U.S. Should Stop Harming the Fundamental Basis of Sino-U.S. Relations

The US should show the same respect for China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as China has always shown respect for US sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is the basic condition for the smooth and healthy development of the Sino-US relations.

Wu Zurong, Research Fellow, China Foundation for Int'l Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1KOmr2T

Beyond the Signing Ceremony at a China’s Own “Asian Development Bank”

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will help finance billions in infrastructure projects around Asia, and also challenge the existing financial institutions. Curtis S. Chin, provides suggestions on how the new institution should organized to be efficient, environmentally stringent, and respectful of local rights.

Curtis S. Chin Former US Ambassador to Asian Development Bank via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1LPdQOf

Rethinking the “Strategic Crossroads”

China hopes to build a new model of big power relations with the US featuring non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutually beneficial cooperation, and mutual accommodation of each other's core interests. The aim is to gradually make the uncomfortable interdependent relations more comfortable.

Wang Yusheng, Executive Director, China Foundation for Int'l Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1H9LyuB

China’s Economic Diplomacy Since 2012: Focusing on the Asia Pacific Region

The past two years witnessed the Chinese leadership enunciating a “Chinese Dream” visions for the nation and offering to share the prospects of prosperity and stability with the entire Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Zha Daojiong, Professor, Peking University via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1NKNufi

What Should China Do When Its Capital Account Is Open?

China has become one of the world’s most important investors and capital exporters, stepping into a new phrase of “GNP” from “GDP” and reversing the mechanism of capital-free flow. So it is imperative to speed up the opening of its capital account.

Zhang Monan, Researcher, China Int'l Economic Exchanges Center via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1JBA3jj

The U.S. and Europe Teeter on Verge of a New Cold War with Russia

The media and public opinion have become the new focuses of major-power competition, as the US struggles to maintain a supreme position in the current world order.

Chen Xiangyang, Deputy Director, CICIR via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1NBLR3x

How to ‘Meet China Halfway’ in Managing Japan-China and U.S.-Japan Relations

Japan’s Abe government is appealing to the nationalistic Japan Restoration Party to revise the constitution to permit the assembly of an army. Lyle J. Goldstein’s book, Meeting China Halfway—How to Defuse the Emerging U.S.-China Rivalry has important suggestions for avoiding a Japan-China military conflict.

Stephen Harner, Former US State Department Official via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1GQa3d0

Maturing China-U.S. Ties to Breed Breakthroughs

Despite its serious concern about information security, the US displayed more impressive diplomatic courtesy than in previous sessions, helping the two sides to build trust, reduce suspicion, and restore collaboration. That contributes to a constructive atmosphere for the upcoming summit meeting of the two countries’ leaders.

Shen Dingli, Associate Dean, Fudan Unversity via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1HyZT7b