South Korea’s Ongoing THAAD Debate and Sino-U.S. Rivalry

In early July, South Korea decided to allow the United States to deploy the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. At the heart of this issue is the difference in how China and the United States view the role of South Korea and decisions related to the security and stability of the peninsula.

Darcie Draudt non-resident James A. Kelly Korean Studies fellow, Pacific Forum CSIS via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2bORXlC

G20 Hangzhou: China and U.S. Should Jointly Promote a New Global Outlook

The world’s two largest economies must lead globalization onto a track of fast progress, to further accentuate “development”, placing more emphasis on “the politics of distribution”, rather than on “the politics of production”.

Zhao Minghao Research Fellow, Charhar Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2bHgBaN

Abe Must Take Leaders’ Meetings Seriously, This Time

Not long ago, China, Japan and the ROK finally got their foreign ministers together in Tokyo. The foreign ministers’ meeting naturally had an important mission, and the opportunity it created may, to a considerable extent, reshape the relations among the three countries.

Liu Junhong, Researcher, Chinese Institute of Contemporary Int'l Relations via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2bHhdgc

Three Aspects of China-U.S. Relations to Watch at the G-20 Summit

The 2016 G-20 summit will be held on September 4-5 in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. As the host, China stands ready to work with other members under the theme of building an “Innovative, Invigorated, Interconnected and Inclusive World Economy” to hold open discussions over several key priorities to provide […]

Fu Ying Spokeswoman, National People's Congress of China via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2c5AW8Q

How a New Popular Drama in China is Reflecting Millennial Economic and Social Realities

A popular drama in China is exploring a rarely discussed reality in China: after 30 years of skyrocketing economic, political and social development, social class has been stratified in the Communist China.

Journalism and Art Student, University of Iowa via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2bDYwvl

The US-China Perception Gap in the South China Sea

The United States and China perceive the South China Sea issue in starkly different terms.

David Firestein, VP, EastWest Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2csPjGf

Blessing China’s Takeover of Syngenta: Is the US Taking a Moderate Tack at the Expense of Food Safety?

A key federal committee has just blessed what would be the largest-ever Chinese overseas investment, the $43 billion takeover of the giant farm pesticide and seed corporation, Syngenta. In doing so, the U.S. government is showing acquiescence when issues of national security or key resources are off the table. However, it may also be taking a risk with American food safety.

Eric Harwit Professor, University of Hawaii Asian Studies Program via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/2bZpXh7