How Will China’s New 2-Child Policy Affect Working Women?

Since the announcement of the new policy, Chinese feminists have been concerned that women aren’t really given full freedom to choose whether to have a second child – or any child at all – due to cultural and public policy reasons.

Mathilda Lan Chinese reporter with a major international media organization via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1PHnbZa

Significance and Challenge of RMB’s Inclusion in the SDR Basket

Domestic and foreign markets believe that the relatively stable RMB is entirely the consequence of many interventions by China’s central bank for the sake of the inclusion of the RMB in the SDR basket. If China’s economic growth is still under a big downward pressure and the bank further imposes an easy monetary policy, the RMB will go through an increasing pressure of depreciation. Therefore, the inclusion of China’s currency in the SDR basket is a double-edge sword, and its significance and impact, particularly within the short term, should not be overestimated.

Yi Xianrong, Researcher, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1INP5mR

Lowering the Tension in South China Sea

Mutual suspicion between China and the US should be dissolved through dialogue and transparency. If China could brief America of Beijing’s reclamation moves beforehand in the future, and the US would abandon its approach of microphone diplomacy, accidents like the 2001 air collision and future conflict should be avoided in both countries’ interest.

Shen Dingli Associate Dean, Fudan University via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1INP5mK

Wuzhen Proposals will Boost Sino-US Cyber Cooperation

As big powers, China and the United States need to show restraint in cyberspace. The recent bilateral agreements on cyber issues are welcome steps that will enhance strategic stability. The announcements by Apple Pay to partner with China UnionPay and by Microsoft to work with Chinese researchers to develop the Windows 10 operating system are but two instances of growing Sino-US cooperation in the cyber sphere.

Tang Lan Deputy Director, Institute of Information and Social Development, CICIR via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1ILQxWQ

China Learns Conquering Africa Might Not be Worth the Cost

Western fears of Chinese domination in Africa appear overblown. African peoples have benefited economically, but unevenly; African dictators sometimes have benefited politically, though not crucially. While America’s role has shrunk, the U.S. remains the largest, most productive, and most attractive economic partner for African nations.

Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Rkh8vk

Michigan State University (MSU) Building Bridges with China

Chinese students face a sizable struggle adapting to the American learning environment and culture. As a way to attack these tough issues, Michigan State University's leadership has stepped up, seeking ways to build bridges that help connect its students and state with the broad world beyond its borders.

Tom Watkins, Advisor, University of Michigan Confucius Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1PGVzFr

The Rise and Role of the Renminbi as an International Reserve Currency

The IMF’s decision to formally include the renminbi as one of five hard currencies in its SDR basket, and the half-decade or so of liberalizing reforms leading into it, is likely to be recorded by economic historians with the corresponding level of attention that is devoted to the establishment of the Federal Reserve System almost-exactly a century ago.

Sourabh Gupta Senior Research Associate, Samuels Int'l Associates via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1IFkcB2