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China Sea Disputes
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Why Chinese Nationalism Could Impact the East and South China Seas
VERY Differently (2015-09-24)
(The
National Interest, By Allen R. Carlson) Chinese nationalism is not a singular
entity. The way it is framed with reference to China’s Asian neighbors varies
significantly. Within such variations lie important, but largely overlooked,
implications for the how Beijing is handling its maritime disputes, and by
extension for the degree of volatility within such
conflicts.
Q. and A.: Jessica Chen Weiss on Nationalism in Chinese
Politics (2015-09-24)
(Sinosphere,
By Edward Wong) In an interview, Professor Jessica Chen Weiss of Cornell
University discussed Mr. Xi’s brand of nationalism and how that has played out
in China.
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| U.S.
“Pivot” to Asia and Sino-U.S. Engagement
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Xi Jinping of China Arriving in U.S. at Moment of
Vulnerability (2015-09-22)
(New
York Times, By Chris Buckley and Jane Perlez) Mr. Xi is to arrive in the United
States facing economic headwinds and growing doubts about his formula for
governing, yet he has shown no sign of retreating on an array of disputes that
have bedeviled the Obama administration.
Despite Slump, China's Xi Jinping Pledges Economic
Reforms (2015-09-22)
(Wall
Street Journal, Charles Hutzler) Chinese President Xi Jinping defended his
government’s economic stewardship and said that China’s slowing growth and
market fluctuations won’t deter needed reforms.
Full Transcript: Interview with Chinese President Xi
Jinping (2015-09-22)
(Wall
Street Journal) Ahead of his first official state visit to the U.S., Chinese
President Xi Jinping provided written answers to questions submitted by The Wall
Street Journal. Here is the full transcript.
Conflict Flavors Obama's Meeting with Chinese
Leader (2015-09-23)
(New
York Times, By David E. Sanger and Julie Hirschfeld Davis) This week’s meeting
between President Obama and Mr. Xi is fraught with points of conflict, and its
unspoken subtext is whether the president will confront the Chinese directly,
deliberately causing friction in the relationship in hopes of drawing some lines
around their behavior, or celebrate an unexpected partnership on issues like
climate change and Iran, handling contentious issues in private.
White House Sends Tough Message Ahead of Xi
Talks (2015-09-24)
(Taipei
Times) U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice hosted US non-governmental
organizations who face tough new Chinese security laws, a high-profile statement
of concern as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US.
Pentagon Says Chinese Pilot Flew Too Close to U.S. Spy
Plane (2015-09-24)
(New
York Times, Helene Cooper) A Chinese fighter jet performed an unsafe maneuver
last week while close to a United States spy plane, Defense Department officials
said. It is the second time in just over a year that the Pentagon has accused
Chinese pilots of inflaming tensions.
US Official Seek to Reassure Taiwan (2015-09-24)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) US officials are reassuring Taiwan that no matter
what Chinese President Xi Jinping says about it during his summit with US
President Barack Obama this week, Washington will not change its current
policies.
Xi's Attempt to Ease US Relations (2015-09-24)
(Taipei
Times, By Andrew Hammond) What is clear is that Xi’s ambition reflects an
assessment that China’s rising power needs to be underpinned by better
international understanding and appreciation of the
nation.
U.S., China Announce Steps on Climate Change, $3.1 Billion
Contribution (2015-09-25)
(Wall
Street Journal, By Colleen Mccain Nelson and William Mauldin) The U.S. and China
announced significant steps in their efforts to combat climate change, including
a pledge by China to launch a program by 2017 to cap some emissions and put a
price on carbon and to contribute $3.1 billion to help poorer countries finance
their own transition programs.
U.S., China Make Progress toward Trade and Investment
Deal (2015-09-25)
(Wall
Street Journal, By William Mauldin and Mark Magnier) The U.S. and China made
progress this week toward what could someday be a far-ranging trade and
investment agreement that would open up closed sectors of China’s economy, U.S.
officials said.
Obama and Xi Jinping of China Agree to Steps on
Cybertheft (2015-09-26)
(New
York Times, By Julie Hirschfeld Davis and David E. Sanger) At their news
conference, both Mr. Obama and Mr. Xi made an effort to demonstrate that they
had made progress on curbing cyberattacks, even as they skirted direct
references to some of the most contentious issues.
US, China Agree to Establish Military Hotline, Rules for
Air-to-Aire Encounters (2015-09-27)
(Reuters)
The US announced agreements with China on a military hotline and rules of
behavior to govern air-to-air encounters, just days after the Pentagon
criticized China over an unsafe intercept of a US reconnaissance
aircraft.
Fact Sheet: President Xi Jinping's State Visit to the United
States (2015-09-25)
(The
White House) President Obama and President Xi agreed to work together to
constructively manage our differences and decided to expand and deepen
cooperation in the following areas.
Xi Jinping's Inner Circle Offers Cold Shoulder to West
Officials (2015-09-26)
(New
York Times, By Edward Wong) The refusal of Mr. Xi’s inner circle to develop ties
with Western officials is consistent with a fundamental belief that has become
widespread in the system here — namely that Western ideas and influences will
undermine the Communist Party and lead to a “color revolution.”
Obama ‘Supports’ Taiwan in Xi Talks (2015-09-27)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) US President Barack Obama reportedly declared his
“strong commitment” to the Three Joint Communiques and the Taiwan Relations Act
during his White House summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
MOFA Happy with Obama's Stance (2015-09-27)
(Taipei
Times) US President Barack Obama’s mention of the Taiwan Relations Act during a
joint news conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Washington’s
commitment to Taiwan’s security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
said.
Aftermath Key to Sino-US Summit (2015-09-23)
(Project
Syndicate, By Minxin Pei) What really matters is whether, after the summit,
China takes concrete actions that reflect a genuine shift from the policies that
have fueled the deterioration in bilateral ties.
How Washington and China Can Manage Sustainable Strategic
Competition with China (2015-09-22)
(The
Diplomat, By Robert Daly) Sustainable strategic competition legitimizes both
nations’ efforts to maximize their interests within the framework of
international law. But it also requires that neither seek final victory, as the
pursuit of that goal would have catastrophic results.
Time for Realism in U.S.-China Relations (2015-09-23)
(The
National Interest, By Michael Auslin) The point of the new realism is not to
force a conflict with China. It is to avoid one. Only steady strength, a firm
response, and a willingness to speak the truth will show Xi Jinping and his
fellow leaders that America is no better friend and no worse adversary.
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Searches for New China Stance; Cross-Strait Issues
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US Against Unilateral Shift of Cross-Strait Status
Quo (2015-09-23)
(CNA)
The fundamental interest of the United States is in peaceful and stable
cross-Taiwan Strait relations, and Washington is against either side changing
the status quo unilaterally, U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice
said.
Tsai Reaffirms Intention to Maintain Nation's Status
Quo (2015-09-26)
(CNA)
Tsai made the comments a day after Zhang Zhijun, chief of the Taiwan Affairs
Office under China's State Council, again demanded that she clarify her position
on Taiwan's relations with China.
The Return of the Taiwan Issue to U.S.-China
Relations (2015-09-21)
(Brookings,
By Richard C. Bush III) President Xi Jinping is likely to make Taiwan a major
issue at his summit with President Obama. Xi’s message to Obama is likely to be:
“You Americans don’t realize the danger that the DPP and its presidential
candidate Tsai Ing-wen pose. You need to do your part to contain what will
become a bad situation.”
High-Level Dialogue Is Needed for Cross-Strait Understanding:
Scholar (2015-09-27)
(CNA)
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US has reflected the need for
Taiwan and China to initiate a high-level dialogue to clear doubts between the
two sides, Chao Chun-shan, head of the Taipei-based Foundation on Asia-Pacific
Peace Studies, said.
Cap on Chinese Tourists to Rise Today (2015-09-21)
(Taipei
Times) The cap on the number of Chinese tourists visiting Taiwan via the Free
Independent Travel program is to be raised from 4,000 to 5,000 per day from
today.
Gov't Blasts China's New Travel Permit Rollout (2015-09-22)
(China
Post) Taiwan's government criticized China's issuance of the "Taibaozheng"
mainland travel permit, stating that they are only valid for travel
identification while urging authorities to answer suspicions over the card's
capabilities.
Taiwan Given Assurances Over China's New Travel
Card (2015-09-23)
(CNA)
Mainland China has given a "positive response" to Taiwan's concerns over a new
electronic card issued to Taiwanese visitors, Premier Mao Chi-kuo
said.
Taiwan Banks' Exposure to China Fall (2015-09-22)
(CNA)
Lending extended by Taiwan's banks to China as of the end of June trended lower
as the efforts made by the government to tighten its monitoring of local
lenders' exposure to the mainland paid off, according to the central
bank.
Next Round of Talks on Cross-Strait Goods Treaty to Commence on
Sept. 28 (2015-09-26)
(China
Post) The 11th round of negotiations on the cross-strait trade-in-goods
agreement will take place next Monday and Tuesday in Beijing, Taiwan's Ministry
of Economic Affairs announced.
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Balance and Arms Sales
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Taiwan Seeks Military Alliance Beyond US Ties (2015-09-21)
(Taipei
Times) The nation’s military is attempting to establish ‘actual’ alliances with
neighbors in an effort to ensure Taiwan is active in maintaining regional
stability.
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