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China, U.S. Agree to Counter Crisis, Aid Global Trade
(Bloomberg, Dec. 5, 2008) China and the U.S. wrapped up two days of talks, agreeing to cooperate to ease the global credit crisis and pledging an extra $20 billion to fund trade.

U.S. Panel Warns of Chinese Espionage
(AP, Nov. 21, 2008) A congressional advisory panel said that China has stepped-up computer espionage attacks on the U.S. government, defense contractors and American businesses.

China Denies Attempting to Get U.S. Space Data
(Reuters, Nov. 18, 2008) China denied it had illicitly sought technical data for space launch vehicles from the United States, after a physicist from Virginia pleaded guilty to illegally exporting the information to China.

Obama, China’s Hu Exchange Views on Taiwan, Other Issues
(Reuters, Nov. 9, 2008) China's President Hu Jintao told U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in a telephone conversation that proper handling of the Taiwan issue would help improve Sino-U.S. ties, state media reported.

Beijing Calls on Obama to Oppose Taiwan Independence
(AFP, Nov. 7, 2008) China urged U.S. president-elect Barack Obama to oppose independence for Taiwan, saying that the proper handling of the issue was key to good relations between Beijing and Washington.

China Cancels Military Contacts with US in Protest
(AP, Oct. 6, 2008) China has abruptly canceled a series of military and diplomatic contacts with the United States to protest a planned $6.5 billion package of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

Arms Deal to Taiwan Riles China
(New York Times, Oct. 4, 2008) An announcement that the United States would sell more than $6 billion in advanced weapons to Taiwan elicited strong reactions from leaders in China on Saturday, with officials in Beijing issuing denunciations and warnings that the weapons deal could worsen relations.

U.S. Man Charged with Exporting Space Data to China
(Reuters, Sep. 24, 2008) A physicist from Virginia was arrested on Wednesday on charges of illegally exporting space launch technical data and services to China.

U.S., China Urged to Work Out Space Security Regime
(Reuters, Sep. 18, 2008) China's demonstrated anti-satellite capability makes it critical for Washington to work with Beijing to avoid an arms race in space, a leading U.S. think tank said.

‘China Repression Grow’, Says US
(BBC, Sep. 20, 2008) Repression of religious freedom in some parts of China has intensified over the past year, the US government says.

US Disappointed Olympics Didn’t Open China More
(AP, Aug. 24, 2008) The United States says it is disappointed the Olympics did not bring more "openness and tolerance" in China as the games ended and eight American activists were deported during closing ceremonies.

China Urged to Free Americans Held for Tibet Protests
(Reuters, Aug. 24, 2008) The United States has pressed for the immediate release of eight Americans detained in Beijing for staging pro-free Tibet protests during the Beijing Olympics.

Bush Discusses Taiwan with Chinese President Hu Jintao
(DPA, Aug. 11, 2008) “No matter what kind of changes take place in the cross-strait relations, our stance of adhering to the one-China principle and opposing 'Taiwan independence' will never change,” Xinhua quoted Hu as saying.

Bush Sharpens Public Critique of China’s Idea of Freedom
(Washington Post, Aug. 10, 2008) President Bush is stepping up his public criticism of China's human rights practices, adopting a more confrontational posture than he suggested he might take in the weeks leading up to the Olympic Games.

Chinese Spy Sentenced to 15 Years in U.S. Federal Prison
(AFP, Aug. 9, 2008) Taiwan-born American who admitted spying for China was given more than 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges that he spied for China.

Amid Praise, Bush Continues His Rebukes of China Upon His Arrival in Beijing (IHT, Aug. 8, 2008) President Bush rebuked China over political and religious freedoms for a second day, though he tempered his criticism with effusive praise for the country’s history and embraced its hosting of the Olympic Games.

Bush Says U.S.-China Ties in ‘Solid Shape’ before Beijing Visit By Dune Lawrence (Bloomberg, Aug. 1, 2008) U.S. President George W. Bush said the U.S.-China relationship was in “solid shape,” and urged further exchanges between the two nations to develop trust.

Rice Warns China on Olympic Security
(AP, Jul. 26, 2008) Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned China on Saturday not to use its massive Olympic security apparatus to crack down on legitimate dissent.

US, China Agree to Joint Military Exercises
(VOA, Jul. 16, 2008) The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific says he agreed with a senior Chinese military officer on Tuesday to plan for joint military exercises.

Former Analysts Sentenced to Prison in Chinese Spy Case
(New York Times, Jul. 12, 2008) An U.S. federal judge on Friday sentenced a former Pentagon analyst to 57 months in prison for his role in providing China with classified defense information.

Rice Presses China on Human Rights
(AFP, Jul. 1, 2008) US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice pressed China's leaders Monday on sensitive human rights issues, but said she was encouraged by their decision to hold talks with the Dalai Lama's envoys.

China, U.S. to Meet on Trade, Energy
(Wall Street Journal, Jun. 9, 2008) China and the U.S. will focus on longer-term goals for cooperating on trade, energy and environmental issues during their Strategic Economic Dialogue this month, in what could be the last session of the biannual talks before the U.S. presidential election in November.

China Denies Hacking US Government Laptop Computer
(AP, Jun. 6, 2008) China on Friday denied allegations that its operatives secretly copied the contents of a U.S. government laptop computer and used the data to try to hack into Commerce Department computers.

China Accepts U.S. Aid Planes as Hope Fades for Quake Survivors
(Bloomberg, May 18, 2008) Two U.S. military transport planes flew food, blankets and electrical generators into Sichuan province in China, where hopes were fading for survivors after the country's deadliest earthquake in 32 years.

Man Gave Military Secrets To China
(Washington Post, May 14, 2008) A New Orleans businessman pleaded guilty to espionage, admitting that he gave the Chinese government highly sensitive military information. Tai Shen Kuo, 58, said that he plied the official with gifts, cash and dinners to secure classified projections of U.S. military sales to Taiwan.

China's New Naval Base Triggers US Concerns
(AFP, May 13, 2008) China's new underground nuclear submarine base close to vital sea lanes in Southeast Asia has raised US concerns, with experts calling for a shoring up of alliances in the region to check Beijing's growing military clout.

US Asks China to Pull Back Arms Shipment to Zimbabwe
(AFP, Apr. 23, 2008) The United States has asked China to withdraw a cache of its weapons destined for Zimbabwe and halt further arms shipments to the increasingly isolated African regime, the State Department said.

Clinton, Obama Fire New Economic Jabs at China
(AFP, Apr. 15, 2008) Democratic White House foes Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama fired off fresh economic salvos against China, again putting Beijing in the crosshairs of the White House race.

U.S. Aircraft Carriers to Stay Near Taiwan until Ma Takes Office
(Kyodo News, Apr. 9, 2008) Two U.S. aircraft carriers will remain deployed in waters near Taiwan to ensure a smooth transition of government in Taipei amid heightened regional tensions, Taiwan Defense Minister Michael Tsai said. Tsai told a parliamentary interpellation session that the Kitty Hawk and Nimitz will stay in the "Western Pacific" near Taiwan after deploying here since shortly before the island's March 22 presidential election.

US House Calls China to End Tibet Crackdown
(AFP, Apr. 9, 2008) The US House of Representatives passed a resolution asking China to end its crackdown on protests in Tibet and to enter into a dialogue directly with the Dalai Lama.

Europe and U.S. Press China Over Tibet
(New York Times, Mar. 27, 2008) European leaders sharpened their tone over Tibet, as President Bush telephoned President Hu Jintao of China and urged a resumption of negotiations with the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader.

U.S. Drops China From List of Top 10 Violators of Rights
(New York Times, Mar. 12, 2008) The State Department no longer considers China one of the world’s worst human rights violators, according to its annual human rights report released.

China, US to Push on with Nuclear, Security Talks: US Defense Dept
(AFP, Mar, 1, 2008) China and the United States have agreed to deepen a dialogue on nuclear and Asian security issues following the end of high-level talks in Beijing this week, the US defense department said.

Bush Vows to Press China on Rights at Olympics
(AFP, Feb. 29, 2008) US President George W. Bush said Thursday he would attend the Beijing Olympics in August as a sports fan, but vowed not to be "shy" about pushing China on human rights as well as Darfur and Myanmar.

China Says It Will Resume Human Rights Talks With U.S.
(New York Times, Feb. 27, 2008) China said that it would resume a human rights dialogue with the United States, in a move that appeared to be aimed at countering criticism from activists ahead of the Olympic Games here in August

Pentagon Cites MIA Deal With China
(AP, Feb. 26, 2008) China has agreed to a long-standing U.S. request for access to sensitive military records that Pentagon officials believe might resolve the fate of thousands of U.S. servicemen missing from the Korean War and other Cold War-era conflicts.

U.S., Chinese Retired Officers Hold Informal Talks on Taiwan, Military Exchanges (AP, Feb. 25, 2008) A hard-line Chinese general held weekend talks with the former vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff amid heightened tensions over Taiwan's plans to hold a referendum on joining the United Nations.

China Seeks Three-Way Talks with U.S. and Japan
(Reuters, Feb. 23, 2008) China has proposed to the United States and Japan that the three nations hold regular high-level talks on matters such as North Korea, energy strategies and the environment, the Nikkei business daily reported.

Gates Says US Will Share Data with China
(AP, Feb. 22, 2008) Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the United States is prepared to share with China some of the information it has about the U.S. shootdown of a spy satellite. His comments came hours after Beijing complained the missile strike Wednesday could cause harm to security in outer space and some countries.

McCain Says Would Keep Rights Pressure on China
(Reuters, Feb. 21, 2008) Republican front-runner John McCain said on Wednesday he would keep pressure on China to improve its human rights record and expand U.S.-Sino ties if he won the U.S. presidency.

Bush Says Doesn't See China as Competitor in Africa
(Reuters, Feb. 20, 2008) "I don't view Africa as zero sum for China and the United States, I think we can pursue agendas without creating a great sense of competition," Bush said at a news conference with Ghana's President John Kufuor during an African tour.

China Concerned About US Satellite Plans
(AP, Feb. 18, 2008) China said it was concerned about U.S. military plans to shoot down a damaged spy satellite that is hurtling toward Earth with 1,000 pounds of toxic fuel. The U.S. military has said it hopes to smash the satellite as soon as next week — just before it enters Earth's atmosphere — with a single missile fired from a Navy cruiser in the northern Pacific Ocean.

China Passes Canada, Becomes Top U.S. Import Source
(Bloomberg, Feb. 14, 2008) China passed Canada to become the largest source of products shipped into the U.S. last year, capping a six-year period when its exports to the U.S. more than tripled.

China Says U.S. Spying Allegations Total Fiction
(Reuters, Feb. 14, 2008) China is not running a spy network in the United States and Washington should cease its allegations of espionage, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, days after the U.S. Justice Department arrested four for spying.

Taiwan Seeks Info on Spy Damage
(Associated Press, Feb. 13, 2008) Taiwanese officials scrambled Tuesday to determine the possible damage from a Pentagon analyst accused of passing to an agent for China classified information about Taiwan's military weapons and technology purchases.

Arrests Made in Chinese Spying Cases
(Associated Press, Feb. 12, 2008) A Defense Department analyst and a former engineer for Boeing Co. were accused in separate spy cases with helping deliver military secrets to the Chinese government, the Justice Department said. Additionally, two immigrants from China and Taiwan accused of working with the defense analyst were arrested after an FBI raid.

US Treasury Cautions China over Sovereign Wealth Fund
(AFP, Feb. 8, 2008) The US Treasury cautioned China against using profits derived from its cash-flush sovereign investment fund to delay currency reform, as the fund's maneuvers came under Congressional scrutiny.

U.S. Sees Russia, China and OPEC Financial Threat
(Reuters, Feb. 6, 2008) The United States is worried that Russia, China and OPEC oil-producing countries could use their growing financial clout to advance political goals, the top U.S. spy chief told Congress.

China Allows U.S. Port Call in Hong Kong
(NYT, Jan. 30, 2008) China allowed a United States warship to make a port call in Hong Kong, two months after it turned away an American aircraft carrier battle group and set off a diplomatic dispute between the countries.

Commander Presses for US - China Hotline
(Associated Press, Jan. 29, 2008) Three months after Defense Secretary Robert Gates and his Chinese counterpart suggested some movement toward establishing a phone link, the U.S. still doesn't have a number to call when problems arise, said Navy Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of U.S. Pacific Command.

China, Russia to Offer Treaty to Ban Arms in Space
(Reuters, Jan. 26, 2008) China and Russia will submit a joint proposal next month for an international treaty to ban the deployment of weapons in outer space, a senior Russian arms negotiator said. China tested an anti-satellite missile a year ago and Washington has been developing weapons which can hit satellites.

China, U.S. Conclude Fifth Strategic Dialogue
(Xinhua News, Jan. 19, 2008) China and the United States concluded their fifth strategic dialogue Friday, after exchanging in-depth views on bilateral and international issues. The two-day dialogue was co-chaired by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte.

US, China Set for Talks as Rights Issue Flares Up: Officials
(AFP, Jan. 16, 2008) US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte headed for talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao as US diplomats pressured Beijing over the arrests of an AIDS campaigner and other activists.

U.S. Urges China to Open Up on Defense Build-Up
(Reuters, Jan. 15, 2008) The head of U.S. Pacific Command pushed China to be more transparent about its defense build-up and suggested its growing military might was aimed at Taiwan, the self-ruled island Beijing claims as its own.

US Commander Meets with China Officials
(AFP, Jan. 14, 2008) The top U.S. naval commander in the Pacific met with Chinese officials on his first visit since China refused permission for an American aircraft carrier to make a holiday port call in Hong Kong. Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, arrived on his second visit to Beijing since he took up his post in March.

Economic Crisis May Strain U.S.-China Relations By Emma Graham-Harrison (Reuters, Dec. 31, 2008) Analysts say a more aggressive U.S. stance, particularly on trade, risks testing delicate relations amid rapidly rising unemployment and a gloomy economic outlook in both countries.

China-US Ties at New Historical Starting Point By Dai Bingguo
(China Daily, Dec. 30, 2008) This is a speech made by the author at the dinner marking the 30th anniversary of establishment of China-US diplomatic relations hosted by the Brookings Institute on Dec. 11.

Cracks in U.S.-China Relations Are Widening Again in Crisis
(Bloomberg, Dec. 29, 2008) The global recession is re-exposing fissures in United States-China relations that Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. spent more than two years smoothing over.

Stand Firm, Mr Obama, China Is a Paper Tiger By Michael Sheridan
(The Times, Dec. 28, 2008) Like Nixon, the next American president has a chance to “seize the hour”. Obama should take his cue from Charter 08 – not the memoirs of Kissinger.

Dollar Shift: Chinese Pockets Filled as Americans’ Emptied By Mark Landler (New York Times, Dec. 26, 2008) For the past five years, China has been one of the most prolific bidders. It holds $652 billion in Treasury debt. Add in its Fannie Mae bonds and other holdings, and analysts figure China owns $1 of every $10 of America’s public debt.

The Highs and Lows of Sino-US Relations By Jing-dong Yuan
(Asia Times, Dec. 25, 2008) Sino-United States relations in 2008 continue to remain relatively stable despite the fact that this was an election year in the United States.

Obama to Borrow China’s Wealth, Clout in Effort to Steady World By Indira A.R. Lakshmanan (Bloomberg, Dec. 9, 2008) Interdependence will work to both countries’ advantage, Susan Shirk says, “if it motivates us to do our best to cooperate rather than taking potshots.”

US-China Dialogue Is Paulson’s Vital Legacy By Jing-dong Yuan
(Asia Times, Dec. 9, 2008) What is most important is that the forum brings together the two countries' top economic policy makers and over time it can build mutual trust and develop working relationships between them.

Why Obama Must Go to China By Jeffrey E. Garten
(Newsweek, Dec. 15, 2008) In the years ahead, the United States must do better than that. Here's how to begin: Barack Obama's first overseas trip should be to China, and it should occur within a month after his inauguration on January 20.

Paulson’s China Trip Leaves Big Issues Unresolved By Andrew Jacobs (New York Times, Dec. 6, 2008) The United States-China Strategic Economic Dialogue, as it is called, left many large issues unresolved and served to highlight tensions between the world’s biggest economy and the world’s largest developing one.

A Mixed Ending for Paulson in China By Andrew Peaple
(Wall Street Journal, Dec. 5, 2008) Mr. Paulson will leave behind an important legacy. China and the U.S. have developed a better understanding of each other's economic positions and problems, while moving towards a common diagnosis.

How China, an Emerging Superpower, Will Test the Obama Administration By Thomas Omestad (US News and World Report, Dec. 3, 2008) China's continuing rise as a likely future superpower will be an overriding feature of the foreign policy landscape that Barack Obama will need to maneuver through after Inauguration Day.

Clinton’s Selection: The View from China
(New York Times, Dec. 2, 2008) If the official reaction was opaque, it may be because the Chinese government is confident that U.S.-Chinese relations will follow the course of steady engagement that has characterized both the Clinton and Bush administrations.

The Strategic Economic Dialogue Works By Wang Qishan
(Wall Street Journal, Dec. 2, 2008) Four rounds of SED have been held since then. As a result, the two sides have strengthened strategic mutual trust and expanded cooperation in various areas, with 149 outcomes. The SED has proven beyond doubt to be an effective mechanism established with great vision.

Treasury’s Lead Role in China in Flux By Mark Landler
(New York Times, Dec. 2, 2008) When Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. leaves office next month, Washington will lose its No. 1 China hand. Mr. Paulson has spearheaded American policy toward Beijing since 2006.

The Case for a Really Long Engagement By Thomas J. Christensen
(Washington Post, Nov. 30, 2008) One area in which President-elect Obama should not push for change is China policy. Simply put, President Bush's strategy on U.S.-China relations has been a success.

China Will Keep Buying U.S. Government Debt By Michael Pettis
(Wall Street Journal, Nov. 30, 2008) U.S. and Chinese economic policies today are not incompatible. Worries about China's finances or intentions are not grounded in fact, and misrepresent a cooperative, complementary relationship.

China’s Lifeline to the U.S. By Fareed Zakaria
(Washington Post, Nov. 23, 2008) “The big question today,” Ferguson said, “is whether Chimerica stays together or comes apart because of this crisis. If it stays together, you can see a path out of the woods. If it splits up, say goodbye to globalization.”

Economy, Not Rights, Rules the New China-US World By Christopher Bodeen (AP, Nov. 22, 2008) Now it's Barack Obama's turn to deal with the China challenge, and this time, it's all about the money.

Inside the Ring: Military Exchange Halt
(Washington Times, Nov. 20, 2008) The Pentagon's military exchange program with China suffered another setback this week when a Chinese general announced that military visits and port calls by ships will not resume until the announced $6.5 billion U.S. arms package to Taiwan is canceled.

China Tops Japan in U.S. Debt Holdings By Anthony Faiola and Zachary A. Goldfarb (Washington Post, Nov. 19, 2008) China passed Japan to become the U.S. government's largest foreign creditor in September, the Treasury Department announced, reflecting the dramatic expansion of Beijing's economic influence over the American economy.

Will Obama Restrict Trade with China? By Gordon G. Chang
(Forbes, Nov.10, 2008) History might not repeat itself in coming years, especially because political factors both in China and the U.S. will inhibit Obama's ability to change his announced positions on trade.

China Falls for Obama’s ‘US Dream’ By Antoaneta Bezlova
(Inter Press Service, Oct. 28,2008) For China, the most important factor is that Obama might be more susceptible to Beijing’s concerns regarding Taiwan.

Steer Clear of Taiwan, Beijing Warns U.S. Candidates By Jonathan Manthorpe (Vancouver Sun, Oct. 10, 2008) Despite Washington's best efforts not to upset China over an arms sale to Taiwan, Beijing has decided this is a good moment to stamp its foot and tell the American presidential candidates they must keep their distance from the island nation if Sino-United States relations are to prosper.

Wolfowitz Up to More Mischief? By Jim Lobe
(Asia Times, Oct. 3, 2008) Just 15 months after being forced to resign as president of the World Bank, former deputy defense secretary Paul Wolfowitz may be involved in another, far more geostrategic conflict of interest.

China Report Urges Missile Shield By Bill Gertz
(Washington Times, Oct. 1, 2008) The United States needs new weapon systems, including missile defenses and other advanced military capabilities, to deter and counter China's steady buildup of nuclear and conventional arms, according to a draft internal report by a State Department advisory board.

U.S. Ship Keeps Tabs on China / George Washington’s Deployment Sends Symbolic Signals to Neighbors By Chikara shima and Toshimitsu Ishima (Yomiuri Shimbun, Sep. 30, 2008) The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington is now stationed at its new home port at the U.S. naval base in Yokohama. This "forward home porting" is intended to keep watch over China's military buildup, especially the modernization of its naval capabilities.

Beijing’s Perspective: Sino-U.S. Relations and the 2008 Presidential Election By Dingli Shen (China Brief, Jamestown Foundation, Sep. 23, 2008) Whether Americans elect Senator McCain or Senator Obama as the next president of the United States, there is likely to be less volatility in bilateral relations and fewer concerns in Beijing that there will be any major policy shift in U.S.-China policy compared to previous elections.

The Real China Threat By Robert J. Samuelson
(Washington Post, Aug. 20, 2008) The United States has seen a prosperous global economy as a means to expanding its power, while China sees the global economy as the means to promoting domestic stability. The policies are increasingly on a collision course.

America’s Next President Must Keep Making Nice with the Dragon By Frank Ching (Globe and Mail, Aug. 19, 2008) While competition, even antagonism, will occasionally characterize the relationship, co-operation should be the dominant theme.

Jawboning the Chinese Elephant By Muhammad Cohen
(Asia Times, Aug. 19, 2008) These issues are crucial for the next president. But the road to solutions is behind closed doors with Chinese leaders, not along the US campaign trail. So the candidate with the best China policy will be the one that talks the least about it.

In China, Bush Juggles Sports and Diplomacy By Calum MacLeod
(USA Today, Aug. 11, 2008)  Bush’s mere presence in the Chinese capital was a gift to Beijing, said analysts, and meant its communist leaders could condone the criticism Bush offered.

McCain, Obama Plan for a More Confident China By Elizabeth Holmes and Jonathan Kaufman (Wall Street Journal, Aug. 9, 2008) A wave of Chinese nationalism is ensuring that whoever is elected president of the U.S. will face an ever more assertive and self-confident China.

U.S. in “Firm Opposition” to Chinese Human Rights Policies, Bush Says By Michael Abramowitz (Washington Post, Aug. 7, 2008) President Bush on Thursday used some of his bluntest language to date on human rights in China, saying that "America stands in firm opposition" to China's detention of political dissidents and religious activists.

Bush Burnishes China Card for Obama, McCain By Michael Forsythe and Dune Lawrence (Bloomberg, Aug. 4, 2008) When Barack Obama or John McCain takes over the presidency in January, he will inherit a stable U.S.-China relationship. Part of the credit will belong to someone who gets few kudos for his foreign-policy initiatives: George W. Bush.

China Criticizes Bush Meeting with Exiled Dissidents By Benjamin Kang Lim (Reuters, Jul. 31, 2008) China has condemned U.S. President George W. Bush's meeting with a group of exiled Chinese dissidents, saying it "sent a seriously wrong message to anti-Chinese forces".

Bush Meets 5 Dissidents from China before Games By Sheryl Gay Stolberg (New York Times, Jul. 30, 2008) President Bush held private talks with five prominent Chinese dissidents on Tuesday, and urged China’s foreign minister to relax restrictions on human rights.

Money Ties China, U.S. Together
(Vancouver Sun, Jul. 14, 2008) The economic ties between China and the U.S. run deep. China relies on the U.S. as their largest export market, just as the Americans rely on China to fuel its outrageous consumption with cheap imports.

Spy Cases Raise Concern on China’s Intentions By Neil A. Lewis
(New York Times, Jul. 10, 2008) The Chinese had “mastered the use of multiple redundant collection platforms” by looking for students, delegates to conferences, relatives and researchers to gather information.

U.S.-China Dialogue Faces Retooling after Election By David Lawder (Reuters, Jun. 20, 2008) There will be a "compulsion to institute something new" to fix perceived problems in the U.S.-China relationship as America grows more anxious about job losses.

Who’ll Lead in Asia? By Kim Holmes and Walter Lohman
(LA Times, Jun. 18, 2008) U.S. leadership can no longer see our friends and allies as followers but as full partners. We cannot allow our leadership to be framed as a choice between American-led security and Chinese-fed prosperity.

Chinese Suspected in Capitol Hacking Cases By Richard B. Schmitt
(LA Times, Jun. 12, 2008) Hackers believed to be operating from China have broken into computers in Congress, apparently in search of information on Chinese dissidents, two GOP lawmakers said Wednesday.

Paulson’s Path to China: Progress, but Miles to Go By Steven R. Weisman (New York Times, Jun. 11, 2008) Administration officials say that while several specific trade issues have been resolved in the last two years, they are increasingly concerned that China is backtracking by using regulations, standards and other means to favor Chinese industry and shut out foreign competition.

Gates Warns China Not to Bully Region on Energy By Jim Yardley
(NYT, May 31, 2008) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates issued a set of thinly veiled warnings to China on Saturday, cautioning that it could risk its share of further gains in Asia’s economic prosperity if it bullied its neighbors over natural resources in contested areas like the South China Sea.

After Earthquake, China Welcomes U.S. Military By Gordon Lubold
(Christian Science Monitor, May 30, 2008) China's response to the May 12 earthquake that killed thousands has pleasantly surprised some US officials and forced them to view the country and its sometimes mysterious military with fresh eyes.

China: A Partner or Adversary? By Richard Baum
(Foreign Policy Research Institute, May 23, 2008) Will a more mature, developed, and self-confident China be a cooperative partner or a strategic adversary? For more than three decades, American foreign policy has been predicated on that a globally engaged China would be less hostile, less dogmatic, and more “civilized.”

Arrows and an Olive Branch for China By Clayton B. Perce (Air University, April, 2007) The US Air Force (USAF) needs to go ahead and develop its “agenda for cooperative action” with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of China. Then it can provide the US with additional sovereign options--not just arrows, but also an olive branch--with which to respond to China’s rise. Challenge and Response: Developing a USAF Agenda for Cooperative Action with China A published article that fully develops the above argument.

The Real US Deficit with China – Knowledge By Xu Wu
(Christian Science Monitor, May 1, 2008) Americans are out of touch with today's China. It's a knowledge deficit that carries more weight in the long-term bilateral relationships between China and the United States than the ballooning US trade deficit with China. And as China makes a comeback on the world stage, it's one that the US should address.

US Candidates Ride the China Bogey By Dmitry Shlapentokh
(Asia Times, Apr. 12, 2008) In the recent in the speeches of some candidates in the United States presidential campaign, China emerged in a way almost as the replacement of the USSR of the old days. Still, there is a difference. While the USSR had threatened the US with its missiles, China poses a threat by its huge reserves of US dollars.

Chinese Spy 'Slept' In U.S. for 2 Decades
(Washington Post, Apr. 3, 2008) Prosecutors called Chi Mak the "perfect sleeper agent." Mak's job gave him access to sensitive plans for Navy ships, submarines and weapons. These he secretly copied and sent via courier to China -- fulfilling a mission that U.S. officials say he had been planning since the 1970s.

US-China Ties Key for Pacific Region Success: Australian PM
(AFP, Apr. 1, 2008) Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd called for careful management of US-China relations, saying it was critical for the success of the "Pacific Century".

Breaking the Suicide Pact: U.S.–China Cooperation on Climate Change (Carnegie Endowment, Policy Brief No. 57, March 2008) The United States and China must make accommodations to curb greenhouse gas emissions if both countries are to break their “suicide pact” of self-destructive, energy-using behavior. Together they produce 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet both countries demand that the other take responsibility for climate change, meanwhile the threat of environmental disaster grows.

US Military Admits 'Limited' Understanding of Chinese Aims
(AFP, Mar. 11, 2008) "The growing PLA (People's Liberation Army) military capability remains a concern, and our understanding of PLA intentions is limited," said Admiral Timothy Keating of the US Pacific Command. "The transparency that they profess is insufficient in our view," he told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

China Rise Factors in Gates' Focus on U.S.-Asia Links
(Reuters, Feb. 29, 2008)U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates' visit to Asia this week was aimed at deepening strategic ties with regional leaders and showing that Washington remained engaged, but China's explosive rise was never far from the surface.

US Urged to Improve Relations with China
(AP, Feb. 23, 2008) As Australia expands economic ties with China, the U.S. hopes to gain insight from its Pacific ally on the communist power whose military buildup has drawn increasing American concern. The message from the top diplomat in Australia's new center-left government was that the U.S. should pursue a more positive dialogue with China.

China Paper Accuses U.S. of Hypocrisy in Space
(Reuters, Feb. 20, 2008) A leading Chinese newspaper has accused the United States of hypocrisy in criticizing other nations' space ambitions while rejecting a proposed space treaty and firing a missile to destroy one of its own satellites.

Kissinger Delayed 'Normalization'
(Associated Press, Feb. 16, 2008) Mindful of right-wing Republicans and their affection for Taiwan, Henry Kissinger rejected the advice of his top China hands in 1975 and influenced President Ford to put off advancing diplomatic relations on a trip to Beijing that year, State Department documents show.

Taiwan Strait a Major Threat to US: Top Official
(Taipei Times, Feb 15, 2008) Thomas Fingar, the deputy director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, has warned that the danger of military confrontation in the Taiwan Strait is one of the most worrying potential threats facing the US in coming years.

U.S. Lawmaker Eyes China's Military Buildup
(Reuters, Feb. 6, 2008) Ask Rep. John Murtha about the U.S. war in Iraq and the conversation eventually veers to China. With U.S. military hardware frayed by the Iraq war, troops strained by long combat deployments and more and more high school dropouts and ex-convicts being recruited to fight.

US Questions China's Commitment to Economic Reforms
(Agence France Presse, Jan. 31, 2008) The United States accused China of discriminating against foreign investors and taking short cuts to address serious concerns over safety of its products, amid new concerns over Beijing's trade and economic policies.

Weak Dollar Fuels China's Buying Spree Of U.S. Firms - Foreign Cash Ignites Political Concerns By Ariana Eunjung Cha (Washington Post, Jan. 28, 2008) Much of the recent overseas investment in the United States has been driven by sovereign wealth funds backed by foreign states. While these funds comprise only about 1.5 percent of the $165 trillion of global traded securities, they are growing quickly. While the money coming from China is still limited -- $9.6 billion in 2007, up from $66 million the previous year, according to Thomson Financial -- it is reminiscent of the Japanese and German buying sprees of U.S. firms in the 1970s and '80s.

Taiwan and Fear in US-China Ties By Joseph S. Nye
(Taipei Times, Jan 14, 2008) Opinion polls indicate that one-third of Americans believe that China will "soon dominate the world," while nearly half view China's emergence as a "threat to world peace." Today, the greatest prospect of a destabilizing incident lies in the Taiwan Strait. The US does not challenge China's sovereignty over Taiwan, but it wants a peaceful settlement that will maintain Taiwan's democratic institutions.

Doubts Raised on Sales of U.S. High-Tech Equipment to China By Steven R. Weisman (International Herald Tribune, Jan. 2, 2008) Six months ago, the Bush administration quietly eased some restrictions on the export of politically delicate technologies to China. But today the administration is facing questions from weapons experts about whether some equipment - newly authorized for export to Chinese companies deemed trustworthy by Washington - could instead end up helping China modernize its military.