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Congressional Research Service, "Prospects for Democracy in Hong Kong: Results of the 2012 Elections," September 14, 2012
This CRS report was written by Michael F. Martin, specialist in Asian Affairs.
House Foreign Affairs Committee, “Hearing – Organ Harvesting of Religious and Political Dissidents by the Chinese Communist Party,” September 12, 2012
The House hearing featured testimony and statements from Ethan Gutmann, Gabriel Danovitch, Damon Noto, Charles Lee, and Christopher Smith.
House Foreign Affairs Committee, "Beijing as an Emerging Power in the South China Sea," September 12, 2012
This hearing included presentations by Toshi Yoshihara, Bonnie Glaser, Peter Brookes, and Richard Cronin.
Congressional Research Service, “Rare Earth Elements in National Defense: Background, Oversight Issues, and Options for Congress,” Sept. 5, 2012
This CRS report was written by Valerie Bailey Grasso, specialist in defense acquisition.
U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission, "2012 Annual Report to Congress," August 13, 2012
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
Congressional Research Service, “China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities – Background and Issues for Congress,” August 10, 2012
This report was written by Ronald O’Rourke, specialist in naval affairs.
Jose Fernandez, “Fostering a Rules-Based System in the US-China Economic Relationship,” August 3, 2012
Fernandez is Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. He spoke to the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
Congressional Research Service, "U.S.-China Relations: Policy Issues", August 2, 2012
This CRS report was written by Susan V. Lawrence (specialist in Asian Affairs) and David MacDonald (research associate).
U.S. Department of State, "Country Reports on Terrorism 2011," July 31, 2012
The U.S. Dept of State Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism produces an annual report on terrorism.
U.S. Department of State, International Religious Freedom Report 2011 – China, July 30, 2012
The U.S. Congress mandates that the State Department prepare an annual report on religious freedom around the world.
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Featured Articles
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.
Events
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?