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Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Hearing on Sen. Max Baucus, nominee to be Ambassador to China, Jan. 28, 2014
Senator Max Baucus (b. 1941) has served in Congress since 1975 and has been a senator from Montana since 1978. He was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as Ambassador to China, to succeed Gary Locke.
Congressional Research Service, “China and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues,” January 3, 2014
This CRS report is written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2013 – China
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
Congressional Research Service, “Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” December 23, 2013
This CRS report was written by Valerie Bailey Grasso, specialist in defense acquisition.
US and PRC Governments, Statements on China’s East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone, November – December, 2013
A collection of comments made regarding the ADIZ announced by China in November 2013.
Congressional Research Service, "China's Economic Rise," December 17, 2013
This CRS report was written by Wayne M. Morrison, specialist in Asian Trade and Finance.
Biden Visit to China, Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations, Dec. 5, 2013
Vice President Joseph Biden visited China in December 2013. This fact sheet was released by the Office of the Vice President.
Joseph Biden, “U.S.-China Business Relations,” Dec. 5, 2013
Vice President Biden spoke to the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing
Remarks at the Panda Naming Ceremony: East Asia and the Pacific, December 1, 2013
Assistant Secretary of State Jones and Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankui spoke at the Washington, DC Zoo to commemorate the 100th day since the panda was born and the naming of the new addition to Mei Xiang and Tiantian’s family.
Congressional Research Service, "Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990," November 27, 2013
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian defense affairs.
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We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
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Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?