China in Mind, Obama Pledges Military Aid to Allies in Southeast Asia
“My visit here underscores our shared commitment to the security of the waters of this region and to the freedom of navigation.”
Large Companies Game H-1B Visa Program, Costing the U.S. Jobs
“I had this great American dream that got broken.”
China Has Passed Canada as the Biggest U.S. Trading Partner––Thanks to Oil Prices
Crude oil, a key export for Canada, has dropped from a 2014 peak of $107 per barrel to just $44 today (Nov. 9)
U.S., China Least Concerned About Climate Change
China and the United States are the world's biggest polluters, but their residents are among the least concerned about the harms of climate change.
China's First Innovative Drug Approved NDA in the U.S.
This is the first truly innovative drug manufactured in China that passes the audits of FDA and it is about to enter the NDA progress.
China's One-Child Policy and American Adoptees
“I felt winded. My stomach dropped. My eyebrows raised. I managed a small chuckle. Talk about feeling a mix of emotions.”
Did a Chinese Mogul Beat a Treasury Dept. Ban on Doing Business in the U.S.?
Records reveal NYC building is owned by company linked to man blacklisted for allegedly funding African dictators.
China Sends Armed Jets Over Disputed Waters In Response to U.S. Naval Presence
“It’s a signal China sent to the US that it is serious about its claims.”
White House Moves to Reassure Allies With South China Sea Patrol, but Quietly
Lawmakers and national security hawks have urged President Obama to stand up to China’s land reclamation of disputed islands.
America’s Society Is Wealthier Than China’s – And It Doesn’t Matter
The large gap in private wealth has limited significance.
China Says It Warned and Tracked U.S. Warship in South China Sea
Chinese government: Don't push us
Here’s Why Xi Jinping’s ‘Chinese Dream’ Differs Radically From the American Dream
Xi’s Chinese Dream is protean.
China’s Middle Class Has Overtaken the U.S.’s to Become the World’s Largest
China has crossed another economic threshold.
'Hunting' for China at the Democratic Debate
Jim Webb wanted to talk China.The rest of the candidates? Not so much.
China’s AIIB and OBOR: Ambitions and Challenges
The two ambitious projects have become an integral part of Chinese diplomacy.
Why China Doesn’t Mind Being Left Out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
In case you hadn’t heard, the Trans-Pacific Partnership is a really big deal— unless you're China.
China Will Not Allow Violations of Its Territorial Waters
China said it would not stand for violations of its territorial waters in the name of freedom of navigation.
U.S. to Sail Warships Near Disputed South China Sea Islands
U.S. ships would sail within 12-nautical-mile zones, that China claims as territory around islands it has built in the Spratly chain, within the next two weeks.
What Does China Think of the TPP?
China is taking a wait-and-see approach on the U.S.-led trade deal.
Once the Biggest Buyer, China Starts Dumping U.S. Government Debt
Shift in Treasury holdings is latest symptom of emerging-market slowdown hitting global economy.
U.S. Warns Against 'Egregious' Restrictions in Contested South China Seas
The U.S. and China have blamed each other for dangerous moves during recent incidents involving aircraft and ships.
Trans-Pacific Trade Deal a Setback for China
TPP marks a victory for Japan and other U.S. allies in the battle with China over shaping the future of global commerce.
Gay Couples in China Look Abroad to Start a Family
Xu Zhe decided a few years ago that he wanted to get married and have a baby—typical life plans for a young man in China.
America’s Biggest Competitor Really Isn’t China
If you ask Americans who their country's biggest competitor is, many people will tell you China.
Boeing to Sell 300 Jets to China Firms, Set Up China Plant: Xinhua
Boeing Co is becoming the first U.S. firm to clinch a business tie-up in the country since Chinese president Xi Jinping began a U.S. state visit.
Boeing to Sell 300 Jets to China Firms, Set Up China Plant: Xinhua
Boeing Co is becoming the first U.S. firm to clinch a business tie-up in the country since Chinese president Xi Jinping began a U.S. state visit.
Let’s Face It, China Runs U.S. Monetary Policy Now
What’s happening in China right now has limited the ability of the Federal Reserve Bank to do what’s right for the American economy.
China Says Investigating U.S. Woman Suspected of Spying
An American woman suspected of spying is being investigated.
“These Old Men Look So Terrible”—China Watches The U.S. Republican Primary
"Just looking at these faces, I feel Hillary being the next president is already certain."
China Tries to Extract Pledge of Compliance From U.S. Tech Firms
Beijing has summoned American tech companies to a forum in Seattle next week.
Iran Says Wants China's Help to Resolve Middle East Tensions
China has been active in pushing both the United states and Iran to reach agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
Five Chinese Navy Ships Are Operating in Bering Sea Off Alaska Coast
Chinese naval presence off Alaskan coast appears to be a first.
Conversation
09.02.15
What Is China’s Big Parade All About?
On September 3, China will mark the 70th anniversary of its World War II victory over Japan with a massive parade involving thousands of Chinese troops and an arsenal of tanks, planes, and missiles in a tightly choreographed march across...
Donald Trump Meet the Chinese American Cook and the Father of ‘Birthright Citizenship’
All born or naturalized in the US and subject to jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the state where they reside.
The China Africa Project
08.04.15
U.S. Not Concerned About Chinese Competition in Africa ... But It Probably Should Be
The difference between U.S. and Chinese foreign policies in Africa was on stark display in July when president Barack Obama made his landmark visits to Kenya and Ethiopia. The president brought along with him a vast agenda that transcended trade...
Conversation
06.06.15
Should the U.S. Change its China Policy and How?
The past several months have seen a growing chorus of calls for the U.S. to take stock of its policy toward China. Some prominent voices have called for greater efforts by the U.S. and China to forge “a...
Despite Tension, Xi says U.S.-China Relations are Stable
John Kerry's trip has been dominated by security concerns about Beijing’s maritime ambitions in the So China Sea.
China Lashes Out Over U.S. Plan on South China Sea
Pentagon proposal to use aircraft and Navy vessels in region prompts swift response: ‘We are severely concerned’.
U.S. Military Proposes Challenge to China Sea Claims
Moves would send Navy planes, ships near artificial islands built by China in contested waters.
Media
05.06.15
Online Reaction to Baltimore Protests Reveals Much About Chinese Tension with African Immigrants
Several days ago, a Chinese friend and I were discussing the protests in Baltimore that erupted in response to the death of...
Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Chinese Fugitives
One of China’s 100 international most-wanted might be your neighbor in the United States.
China Points to America in Most-Wanted List
Pointing to America in Most-Wanted List Beijing believes some corruption suspects have fled to U.S.
China Asks Interpol to Help Find 100 Graft Suspects
Chinese authorities are seeking to repatriate absconding officials and others accused of corruption.
Philippines Starts South China Sea War Games With U.S.
More than 11,000 soldiers from the Philippines, U.S. and Australia will take part in joint drills in the South China Sea.
Snowden Revelations Just Gave China More Ammunition Against US Hacking
China concerned about New Zealand and U.S. intelligence plan to hack Chinese government buildings in Auckland.
Where Does Hillary Clinton Stand on China and Russia?
It's unclear how she would manage two of America's most important and complex relationships.
Media
04.14.15
Henry Paulson: ‘Dealing with China’
from Asia BlogSpeaking at Asia Society New York on April 13 with New Yorker correspondent Evan Osnos, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson explained that it’s...
Media
04.13.15
The Chinese Internet Hates Hillary Clinton Even More than Republicans Do
On the afternoon of April 12, Hillary Clinton announced her long-expected decision to run for president in 2016. Within hours, Chinese news sites shared the...
China, US to Boost Cooperation on Repatriating Fugitives
China and the U.S. are boosting cooperation in sending home crime suspects amid a Chinese drive to ferret out corrupt officials and fugitives.
China Accused Of Decade Of Cyber Attacks On Governments And Corporates In Asia
“There’s no smoking gun...,but all signs point to China” Bryce Boland told TechCrunch.
Why Chinese Students Find it Hard to Make Friends on US Campuses
Chinese students complain that American students are misinformed, prejudiced and offensive on Chinese current events.
As U.S. Exits, China Takes On Afghanistan Role
After a decade of rebuffing U.S. requests for help in Afghanistan, China may be ready to do more.
The NYRB China Archive
02.03.15
How to Be a Chinese Democrat: An Interview with Liu Yu
from New York Review of BooksLiu Yu is one of China’s best-known America-watchers. A professor of political science at Tsinghua University, she lived in the U.S. from 2000 to 2007 and now researches democratization in developing countries,...
Bobby Jindal & China’s Louisiana Methanol Plant
A Chinese tycoon whose natural gas firm's environmental and labor rights record is under fire in the Chinese press is parking assets in a multibillion dollar methanol plant in Louisiana.
Viewpoint
11.21.14
What Will Make the U.S.-China Climate Deal Work
Nearly everyone agrees that the U.S.-China climate announcement is a big deal, but most observers have...
Conversation
10.14.14
Will Asia Bank on China?
Last week The New York Times reported U.S. opposition to China's plans to launch a regional...
U.S. Should Send Signal to China in Support of Hong Kong Democracy Movement
Washington can't protect Hong Kong’s democracy movement if Xi Jinping decides to crush it. But it should support its demand for genuine democracy and tell Beijing that using force would have consequences.
Conversation
09.26.14
Should the U.S. Cooperate with China on Terrorism?
Richard Bernstein: Of course, they should. But can they? Since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in the United States, China has defined almost any dissent from its policies there as examples of international terrorism. It has also...
Xi Calls for More Strategic Trust Between China, U.S.
Xi said China stands ready to build a new model of major-country relations with the United States based on non-confrontation, non-conflict, mutual respect and win-win cooperation.