Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: China Program

Obama to Asia: The United States Is Back

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

During his ten-day diplomatic tour of the Asia-Pacific region, Obama will reassure Asian nations that the United States will continue to play a role in balancing Chinese influence in the region, and reassure China that Washington seeks cooperation rather than confrontation with Beijing.

Obama's Trip to Asia: Ask the Expert

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

President Obama will travel to Japan, Singapore, China, and South Korea starting on October 11. Carnegie experts will answer your questions about the possible implications and outcomes of the trip for the U.S. strategic and economic relationship with the region.

There's a Cost to Mainland Overinvestment

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0400

China’s recent surge in infrastructure investment may improve economic conditions for now, but if it continues to slow household income growth, its net effect may be to simply constrain consumption and prevent a more rapid rebalancing of the economy.

Continuity in Store for Future U.S.-Taiwan-China Relations: Paal

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0400

The triangular relationship between the United States, Taiwan, and China is likely to continue on a stable trajectory as all sides try to avoid unnecessary friction and emphasize cooperation.

China's Role at Copenhagen

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0400

China has a unique role to play at Copenhagen: it is not a developed country nor is it simply a developing country, but rather somewhere in the middle.

China and the International Financial Crisis

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0400

China is emerging from the economic crisis sooner than any other large economy, accelerating its rise as a global leader in the economic and financial arena.

North Korea-China: Wen to Visit

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0400

As the deadlock continues over North Korea’s nuclear program, China is likely to stick to its risk-averse policy of dialoguing with Pyongyang despite high costs and limited returns.

China Celebrates 60 Years of Communism

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0400

While China’s military parade may provide a temporary boost of national pride, in the long term, it will be little more than a passing distraction from the intractable problems confronting the regime.

China's Next Stage: Consumption vs. Employment

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0400

China’s present model of economic development forces households to subsidize large amounts of often inefficient investment. If Beijing sticks to this policy, domestic consumption will continue to stagnate and constrain overall growth.

China Must Face Up to its Own History

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0400

While the Chinese Communist Party has succeeded in erasing dark chapters of its history from the minds of many Chinese, it cannot expect to gain true international respect until it admits its historical failings.

China: Sixtieth Anniversary Parade

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0400

While the PRC’s sixtieth birthday military parade is primarily intended to stir domestic political support, it also sends a strong international message by showcasing the nation as a modern military powerhouse.

Communist China at 60

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0400

As China celebrates its sixtieth anniversary under communist rule on October 1, the CCP’s survival is unclear because it hinges on high rates of economic growth that may not be unsustainable.

Saving the World, Without U.S. Consumers - How Beijing Suppresses Spending

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0400

With little chance that China will be able to increase its consumption rate to compensate for increased U.S. savings rates, the world may face a period of slower growth.

The Significance of Japan’s New Government

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0400

While the election victory of the Democratic Party of Japan could alter regional dynamics and the U.S.-Japan alliance, it is unlikely to cause significant changes to the bilateral relationship in the long-run.

China’s Astonishing Rebound is for Real, But Prospects Remain Uncertain

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0400

Propelled by massive monetary and fiscal stimulus programs, China’s economic rebound outpaced even optimistic predictions, putting the government’s target of 8 percent growth in 2009 within reach.

A More Balanced View of Asia’s Rise

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Fears about Asia’s rise warrant a more balanced and critical look. China and India's international standing should not be overstated because both face serious economic and social constraints that will limit their growth.

The Process of Sustainable Energy Development in China

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Although China will continue to rely on fossil fuels in the coming decades, the government has undertaken an unprecedented effort to forge a low-carbon development path by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The Clintons’ High-Return Diplomacy

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Obama administration deserves credit for its approach to North Korea. By treating the regime with dignified tact and disassociating negotiations over the American journalists from larger nonproliferation objectives, the U.S. may have opened future diplomatic doors.

Brace for a Decade of Lower Chinese Growth

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

China's fiscal stimulus, intended to increase domestic consumption in the face of lagging U.S. demand by expanding bank lending, may in fact have the opposite effect by creating bad loans— the fallout of which will ultimately inhibit consumption.

Who Needs a 'G-2'? Here Comes the S&ED

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A tightly coordinated, well-executed S&ED may be just the format to advance the world's most important bilateral relationship.

The Currency of Trade Balances

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Strategic and Economic Dialogue should aim to resolve what seem like domestic policy conflicts between China and the United States, but which are ultimately trade rebalancing issues.

Uighur Riots Show Need for Rethink by Beijing

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Without immediate policy adjustments, ethnic tensions could intensify, distracting China’s leadership from economic growth and tarnishing the country’s international image.

Tensions Remain High in China Following Deadly Riots

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Unrest among the Uighur minority in China was inevitable because of the lack of dialogue between ethnic groups, growing income inequality between Han Chinese and Uighurs, and government portrayals of Uighurs as separatist terrorists.

Think Again: Asia's Rise

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Don't believe the hype about the decline of America and the dawn of a new Asian age. It will be many decades before China, India, and the rest of the region take over the world, if they ever do.

Fixing the Odds

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Reviewing past cases of rigged elections in authoritarian and transition countries can illuminate the prospects for Iran's opposition.