What U.S. Must Learn in Dealing with A Changed World

As the new year dawns, the U.S. still struggles with the effort to shape the world with itself as the center. Resisting the opportunity to build a more positive relationship with China, underpinned by stronger and closer cooperation, keeps Washington trapped in the past, while many of its allies, including Britain, Europe, Canada and Australia, have embraced a multipolar world that is no threat to the U.S., except to its national ego.

Wang Yusheng, Executive Director, China Foundation for Int'l Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1JbPX4V

Japan’s China-Aided Political Rise: How the U.S. Can Benefit

With Japan’s pride and nationalist impulse to play a bigger international role now rising, its domestic debate on national-security and constitutional reform is set to intensify. Although rising powers tend to be revisionist powers, a politically resurgent Japan, strikingly, is seeking to uphold the present Asian political and maritime order.

Brahma Chellaney, Professor, Center for Policy Research via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1WlD0Yc

No End to North Korean Conundrum in Sight

George Koo describes how a treaty between the U.S. and North Korea was within grasp until George W. Bush’s administration halted the proceedings. Since then, dealing with Pyongyang has become a blame game between the U.S. and China.

George Koo Board Member, New America Media via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1OzFAon

Both China and U.S. Need to Adjust Their Policies toward North Korea

Washington should propose a “grand bargain” to Pyongyang by formally ending the state of war on the Korean Peninsula, lifting of all except narrowly defined military sanctions against the North, and U.S. diplomatic recognition of the North Korean regime. In exchange, Pyongyang would agree to place its nuclear program under international safeguards and extend diplomatic recognition to South Korea.

Ted Galen Carpenter Senior Fellow, Cato Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1PeJXo0

How Chinese Mining Companies Work to Win over the Local Population

Chinese mining companies in Ecuador and Peru recognize the social, environmental, and political issues which occur with significant development, and is giving back to the community by building bridges, roads, health clinics, sewers, and water systems.

Walker Rowe, Publisher, Southern Pacific Review via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1OjEv5W

Daunting Challenges Ahead for 2016

In a world of troubles, the ongoing re-shaping of the world order and global governance will require a meeting of minds and concerted actions from big powers.

He Yafei Vice Minister, Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/230TU2Y

China Is Escaping Mostly Unscathed This Election Season

Although U.S. Republican presidential candidates have surpassed the pugnacity favored by their typically hawkish party, the candidates have been unusually soft spoken on China this year. China has been recognized by the Republicans as an adversary worthy of respect, and as a desirable partner in tackling regional problems.

Colin Moreshead, Freelancer in Tokyo via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Rl8y0U