US-China Engagement

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U.S.-China Military Talks Resume
(New York Times, Jun. 25, 2009) Chinese and American officials on Wednesday gave a positive assessment of their military talks aimed at addressing the growing nuclear threat from North Korea and a series of naval skirmishes that have marred relations between the countries

U.S., Chinese Military Officials to Meet Next Week
(Reuters, Jun. 19, 2009) Top U.S. and Chinese military officials will meet next week to discuss North Korea and maritime conflicts with the aim of improving cooperation, the Pentagon said.

Pelosi Says Climate Change Could Change U.S.-China Game
(Reuters, May 26, 2009) Ties between the United States and China could be transformed by cooperation on climate change, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

Pelosi, a Beijing Critic, Plans China Visit
(Wall Street Journal, May 22, 2009) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is due to visit China next week, in what observers here hope will be an improbable continuation of the Obama administration's charm offensive in China.

Defense Official Charged with Giving Classified Data to China
(Washington Post, May 14, 2009) A Defense Department official has been charged in an espionage conspiracy with providing classified information to a Chinese government agent.

Hu, Obama Discuss Positive, Stable US-China Relations
(VOA, May 7, 2009) China says it is looking forward to working together with the United States to build what it calls a "positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship."

Geithner Refrains from Labeling China a Manipulator
(Bloomberg, Apr. 16, 2009) U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner refrained from labeling China a manipulator of the yuan’s exchange rate, backtracking from an assertion he made during his confirmation hearings in January.

US Says It Will Cut Frequency of China Talks
(AP, Apr. 1, 2009) The Obama administration said it will continue high-level talks with China started under the Bush administration, but will only hold one per year while expanding the scope beyond economics to foreign policy.

Beijing Sends Patrol Ship to South China Sea
(AFP, Mar. 15, 2009) China has dispatched its most modern patrol ship to the South China Sea, state press said, after an incident with a US naval vessel and a fresh claim by the Philippines to the disputed territory.

Chinese FM Warns U.S. on Taiwan
(AFP, Mar. 14, 2009) China's foreign minister warned the United States on Taiwan, saying that Beijing will never compromise despite easing cross-strait tensions.

China’s Hu Urges Staunch Defense
(Reuters, Mar. 13, 2009) Chinese President Hu Jintao urged the military to “staunchly defend” national sovereignty in comments published days after a brief confrontation with a U.S. Navy ship.

Obama Calls for Military Dialogue with China
(New York Times, Mar. 12, 2009) President Obama told China’s foreign minister that their two countries need to raise “the level and frequency” of military dialogue “in order to avoid future incidents.”

China Derides Account by the U.S. of Ship Dispute
(Washington Post, Mar. 11, 2009) China on Tuesday rejected accusations that it harassed a U.S. naval ship off one of its southern islands and said the vessel was conducting illegal surveying activities.

China Draws U.S. Protest Over Shadowing of Ships
(Washington Post, Mar. 10, 2009) The White House protested yesterday what military officials called China's harassment and aggressive shadowing of a U.S. Navy ocean surveillance ship in international waters.

U.S. and China Revive Military Talks
(New York Times, Mar. 1, 2009) Two days of military consultations between the United States and China ended Saturday with glowing reviews from the senior Pentagon official at the talks.

US-China Resume Military Ties, Top Officers Says
(AP, Feb. 27, 2009) China's five-month suspension in U.S.-Chinese military contacts to protest Washington's arms sales to Taiwan has ended with the visit this week of a U.S. Defense Department official, a top Chinese officer said.

China Hails ‘Positive Results’ of Clinton Visit
(AP, Feb. 24, 2009) China gave U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton a glowing review following her weekend visit, during which she steered clear of human rights issues and focused instead on matters such as trade and finance.

Clinton Turns to Economic Crisis in China Talks
(Bloomberg, Feb. 21, 2009) Clinton said that U.S. concerns over human rights in China will not preclude her from seeking cooperation on urgent issues, from ending a recession in the U.S. to curbing climate change, terrorism and nuclear proliferation.

U.S.-China Trade Ties Erode Amid Accusations
(Washington Post, Feb. 20, 2009) The global financial crisis is bringing out the worst in the trade relationship between the United States and China.

China, US to Resume Military Talks: Report
(AFP, Feb. 15, 2009) China and the United States will resume military consultations this month that were postponed last year when Washington announced a planned weapons sale to Taiwan, state press said.

Glaser Floats Clinton-PRC Compromise
(Taipei Times, Feb. 12, 2009) China expert Bonnie Glaser said any agreement reached on Taiwan would probably not include something so direct as the cessation of weapons sales.

Obama Addresses Global Trade Imbalance with Hu
(AP, Jan. 31, 2009) President Barack Obama opened his relationship with Chinese President Hu Jintao, promising cooperation in a phone call.

U.S. Won’t Unilaterally Block China Exports: Biden
(Reuters, Jan. 29, 2009) The United States will insist China play by international trade rules, but will not move unilaterally to keep out China's exports, Vice President Joe Biden said.

White House Aims to Defuse Furor Over China’s Yuan Policy
(Wall Street Journal, Jan. 27, 2009) The White House, noting it wants to establish a "comprehensive" economic relationship with China, said it won't make a determination about that country's currency until Treasury provides a report to Congress in the spring.

China Rejects Currency Manipulation Charge
(New York Times, Jan. 25, 2009) The central bank of China rejected an accusation by President Obama’s nominee for Treasury secretary that China was manipulating its currency to give it an unfair advantage in exporting goods.

China Tells United States to Handle Ties with Care
(Reuters, Jan. 24, 2009) China's Foreign Minister has urged U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be careful with sensitive issues that could strain ties.

U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan May Slow ‘New Era’ of Ties with China
(Bloomberg, Jan. 14, 2009) U.S. arms sales to Taiwan may strain ties with China even as the two countries cooperate more closely, current and former Chinese officials told their American counterparts in Beijing at a conference.

Bush Official Urges China to Lift Nuclear Secrecy
(AP, Jan. 14, 2009) China's unyielding secrecy about its nuclear arms strategies leaves open the worrying prospect of a costly U.S. misstep during a crisis, President George W. Bush's top Asia adviser said.

China Woos U.S. Ahead of Obama Inauguration
(Reuters, Jan. 13, 2009) China and the United States must boost cooperation to overcome the global economic downturn, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said, calling the crisis a crucial moment in their sometimes tense relationship.

Rice Cancels China Trip Due to Gaza; Negroponte to Visit
(Bloomberg, Jan. 5, 2009) U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice canceled a planned visit to China this week; Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte will travel to Beijing to attend events to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the countries.

Beijing Cautions US Over Iran By M K Bhadrakumar
(Asia Times, Jun. 20, 2009) China has broken silence on the developing situation in Iran. This comes against the backdrop of a discernible shift in Washington's posturing toward political developments in Iran.

At Odds on Emissions, U.S., China Open Talks By Ariana Eunjung Cha (Washington Post, Jun. 9, 2009) Senior U.S. and Chinese officials began three days of talks in hopes of making a breakthrough on climate change, but they remain far apart on the basic issue of who is to blame for carbon emissions and should shoulder the biggest burden for reducing them.

Geithner Softens Tone in Approach to Beijing By David Barboza
(New York Times, Jun. 2, 2009) In his first visit to China as Treasury secretary, Timothy F. Geithner seems to be taking a new approach to dealing with China.

In Beijing, Geithner Emphasizes Cooperation By David Barboza
(New York Times, Jun. 1, 2009) Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said on Monday that the global financial crisis seemed to be easing, but that the United States and China would have to work together to rebalance the world economy.

Geithner’s China Trip Comes at Difficult Time By Martin Crutsinger
(AP, May 30, 2009) Timothy Geithner's first trip to China as treasury secretary comes at a vulnerable time for the Obama administration.

Geithner to Pursue Practical Goals, Tone in Trip to China By Anthony Faiola (Washington Post, May 29, 2009) Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner will arrive in Beijing on Sunday touting what appears to be a far more pragmatic approach to America's economic relationship with China.

U.S. Appeals to China to Help Stabilize Pakistan By Paul Richter
(LA Times, May 25, 2009) The Obama administration has appealed to China to provide training and even military equipment to help Pakistan counter a growing militant threat, U.S. officials said.

Pelosi Mum on Rights Before Trip to China By Ariana Eunjung Cha and Glenn Kessler (Washington Post, May 24, 2009) For the second time this year, a top U.S. official visiting China has declined in advance to publicly discuss Beijing's human rights record.

Huntsman Seen as Effective China Envoy as Relationship Evolves By Michael Forsythe and Justin Blum (Bloomberg, May 18, 2009) Jon Huntsman will be an effective envoy charged with helping manage an increasingly complex bilateral relationship, former Democratic and Republican officials said.

The U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue: Continuity and Change in Obama’s China Policy By Dennis Wilder (China Brief, Jamestown Foundation, May 15, 2009) Engagement between Beijing and Washington operates on many levels but none is more critical than a regularized mechanism for strategic discussion by the top officials in economics and foreign policy.

U.S. Running Out of Time to Join Shanghai Exop By Glenn Kessler
(Washington Post, May 7, 2009) Clinton focused on the problem when she received an earful from Chinese officials during her first trip overseas in February and became aware of the diplomatic consequences, U.S. officials said.

Maritime Confrontation Highlights Troubled State of China-U.S. Defense Diplomacy By Richard Weitz (China Brief, Jamestown Foundation, Apr. 30, 2009) The Impeccable incident is another sign that, despite years of military-to-military talks, the Chinese and American defense communities still fundamentally disagree regarding how to manage bilateral relations in ways that eschew acute confrontations.

Time for Joint Sino-US Action Is Here By Dennis V. Hickey
(China Daily, Apr. 29, 2009) As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic ties, the US and China should seize the opportunity to help the international community resolve the pressing issues.

Strengthen U.S.-China Trade Ties By Chen Deming
(Wall Street Journal, Apr. 26, 2009) History tells us that the more serious a crisis becomes, the more committed we must be to openness and cooperation. Regrettably, however, trade measures by the U.S. against China are on the rise.

U.S. Seeks to Improve Links with China Navy By Loretta Chao
(Wall Street Journal Asia, Apr. 20, 2009) The U.S. wants more discussions on naval safety and communications with China, following a recent confrontation between an American surveillance ship and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, a senior U.S. navy officer said.

China, Friend or Foe? By Andrew Browne and Gordon Fairclough
(Wall Street Journal, Apr. 18, 2009) China sends conflicting messages about its desire for power and influence in the world. It is the world's third largest economy, and presses for a greater say in international financial institutions to match that status, yet constantly sends reminders that in terms of per capita income it remains a relatively poor developing nation.

China Slows Purchases of U.S. and Other Bonds By Keith Bradsher
(New York Times, Apr. 14, 2009) Reversing its role as the world’s fastest-growing buyer of United States Treasuries and other foreign bonds, the Chinese government actually sold bonds heavily in January and February before resuming purchases in March.

China and Russia Hack into US Power Grid By Alex Spillius
(Telegraph, Apr. 8, 2009) Cyberspies from China and Russia have hacked into the US electricity grid and hidden software that could be used to disrupt power supplies, according to officials.

China Gets Assertive As US Ties Grow By Jing-dong Yuan
(Asia Times, Apr. 7, 2009) Obama has a lot on his plate, but he could seize the moment to deepen the US-China relationship in the military as well as the strategic and economic spheres.

First G-2 Summit Went Well for Taiwan
(Editorial, China Post, Apr. 4, 2009) There have been reports that the issue of Taiwan was briefly raised during the discussion. However, it appears that Hu and Obama merely repeated each other's most basic positions regarding Taiwan and moved on to other, more pressing subjects.

How a ‘G-2’ Would Hurt By Dennis C. Wilder
(Washington Post, Apr. 2, 2009) China's neighbors would interpret a U.S.-Chinese G-2 as the most important strategic realignment since the end of the Cold War, and it would jeopardize our relationships with those countries.

Presidents Looking for Answers By Shen Dingli
(Asia Times, Mar. 28, 2009) The first Sino-US summit since Obama was sworn in will not only address bilateral relations and mutual concerns, but also provide an opportunity for the leaders to build personal trust and upgrade the countries' strategic dialogue.

China Challenges US Global Financial Leadership By Elaine Kurtenbach (AP, Mar. 28, 2009) The only major economy still growing at a fast clip, China is being unusually forthright in challenging the U.S.-led global order ahead of an April 2 summit on the financial crisis.

Analysis: Clinton Pushes for Stronger China Role By Foster Klug
(AP, Mar. 27, 2009) Clinton is pushing to ensure that her diplomatic corps is not marginalized as the United States engages a country the Obama administration needs as a partner in efforts to solve the world's major problems.

China Worried about U.S. Debt By Anthony Faiola
(Washington Post, Mar. 14, 2009) Exerting its new influence as the U.S. government's largest creditor, China demanded that the Obama administration "guarantee the safety" of its $1 trillion in American bonds.

Destroyer to Protect Ship Near China By Ann Scott Tyson
(Washington Post, Mar. 13, 2009) The U.S. Navy has dispatched a guided-missile destroyer to the South China Sea after Chinese ships allegedly harassed an American ship operating there last weekend.

Tempting the Dragon By Mark Valencia
(Far Eastern Economic Review, Mar. 11, 2009) The “harassment” of the U.S. Navy military survey vessel Impeccable operating in China’s Exclusive Economic Zone in the South China Sea is but the tip of an iceberg of maritime legal differences between China and the U.S.

Top US, China Diplomats Work to Smooth Relations By Anne Gearan and Pamela Hess (AP, Mar. 11, 2009) The top U.S. and Chinese diplomats will work to keep a confrontation between American and Chinese naval vessels from damaging a relationship that President Barack Obama's new administration deems crucial to confronting the world's toughest crises.

Will US-China Relations Sink or Swim? By Simon Tisdall
(Guardian, Mar. 10, 2009) This latest spat could serve as a timely reminder of the many fault lines that run through Sino-American relations. If the Obama administration was in danger of glossing over these points of friction, the Impeccable provided a reality check.

China Harassed U.S. Ship, the Pentagon Says By Thom Shanker
(New York Times, Mar. 10, 2009) The United States has lodged a formal protest with the government in Beijing, saying five Chinese ships harassed an American surveillance vessel in international waters.

Taiwan Not a Obstacle to PRC-US Military Talk By William Lowther
(Taipei Times, Mar. 6, 2009) The macro-view of US-China relations encompasses many areas of strategic alignment and cooperative efforts on profoundly important international security issues where expanded Chinese influence is not feared but welcomed.

U.S., China End Talks with Plans for More By Maureen Fan
(Washington Post, Mar. 1, 2009) China and the Obama administration concluded their first military consultations Saturday without setting a timetable for high-level exchanges while agreeing to begin working-level talks Monday.

US Hits China on Human Rights By Matthew Lee
(AP, Feb. 26, 2009) The United States scolded China for a litany of human rights abuses last year even though Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton suggested during her recent Beijing visit that the issue would take a back seat to broader concerns like the global financial crisis.

Not So Obvious
(Editorial, Washington Post, Feb. 24, 2009) No doubt there is a predictable rhythm both to U.S. protests and to Beijing's responses. That hardly makes them unimportant.

Clinton’s Candor Abroad Draws Mixed Reviews By Glenn Kessler
(Washington Post, Feb. 23, 2009) In foreign policy circles, Clinton's remarks on human rights have stirred consternation that she is giving up possible leverage with China before any dialogue has begun.

Clinton Paints China Policy with a Green Hue By Mark Landler
(New York Times, Feb. 22, 2009) For Mrs. Clinton, the two-day stop in Beijing at the end of a weeklong Asian tour, represents an effort to put her own stamp on a relationship that was dominated by the Treasury Department in the latter years of the Bush administration.

Optimism Grows for U.S.-China Military Talks By Mark McDonald and Keith Bradsher (New York Times, Feb. 19, 2009) The commander of American forces in the Pacific said that he hoped a visit to the region by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton would lead to a resumption of high-level military exchanges with China.

China Hopes for Continuity As Clinton Visit By Christopher Bodeen
(AP, Feb. 18, 2009) When it comes to China, however, it appears to be business as usual. And as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton makes her first visit as secretary of state this weekend, that's exactly what China wants.

China Is at the Heart of Clinton’s First Trip By Glenn Kessler
(Washington Post, Feb. 15, 2009) Clinton and other Obama administration officials have made it clear that they want to move dramatically forward in relations with Beijing, finding new avenues for cooperation between the world's biggest economy and the world's fastest-growing economy.

Clinton Aims to Make Her Mark in China By Paul Richter and Peter Peiegel (LA Times, Feb. 15, 2009) As she prepares to head to China this week as part of her first overseas trip in her new role, Clinton is making a behind-the-scenes bid for control of U.S. policies on China.

Clinton Seeks Shift on China and Stresses Engagement By Mark Landler (New York Times, Feb. 14, 2009) Signaling a new, more vigorous approach to China, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton declared that the United States had nothing to fear from an economically ascendant Beijing and that it would press Chinese leaders on delicate issues like human rights and climate change.

U.S. Prepares to Broach Hard Issues with China By Mark Landler
(New York Times, Feb. 11, 2009) The Obama administration plans to realign the United States’ relationship with China by putting more emphasis on climate change, energy and human rights, widening the focus beyond the economic concerns of the Bush years, according to senior administration officials.

Experts in U.S. and China See a Chance for Cooperation Against Climate Change By Edward Wong and Andrew C. Revkin (New York Times, Feb. 5, 2009) An increasing number of officials and scholars from both countries say climate change is likely to become another focal point in the dialogue between China and the United States.

Obama to Test US-China Ties
(AFP, Feb. 2, 2009) The United States and China are set for new tensions under Barack Obama amid extra pressure caused by the economic crisis, but will likely work together to iron out their differences, analysts say.

Analysis: Obama Calls Chinese Leader amid Strains By Tom Raum
(AP, Jan. 30, 2009) Steven Schrage, an international business analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the exchange of sharp words between Beijing and Washington "is very disturbing. We're going to have to watch it very carefully.”

Sino-American Soundings By Richard Halloran
(Washington Times, Jan. 25, 2009) Buried in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's testimony in her confirmation hearing before Congress was a subtle challenge to China wrapped in an evident preface to President Barack Obama's emerging policy toward Beijing.

China Jittery about Obama Amid Signs of Harder Line By Mark Landler (New York Times, Jan. 24, 2009) Timothy F. Geithner’s assertion that China “manipulates” its currency has complicated a crucial front in President Obama’s efforts to improve America’s relations with the world.

China Calls for Better Military Ties under Obama By Tini Tran
(AP, Jan. 20, 2009) China urged President-elect Barack Obama to work with Beijing to improve its occasionally tense military relationship with the United States, calling on the Pentagon to "remove obstacles."

After US Meltdown, the China Syndrome By Michael Sainsbury
(The Australian, Jan. 17, 2009) The question that has world markets on tenterhooks is: how bad is this economic China syndrome? As one analyst warned, if it's bad, it may lead the world into depression.

Will Obama Push China Harder? By Howard LaFranchi
(Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 8, 2009) Even on Taiwan, Freeman says, the Chinese leadership is appreciative of how the Bush administration has handled it – and worried about the impact of any change on the sensitive issue from a new American president.

China Losing Taste for Debt from the U.S. By Keith Bradsher
(New York Times, Jan. 8, 2009) The declining Chinese appetite for United States debt, apparent in a series of hints from Chinese policy makers over the last two weeks, comes at an inconvenient time.