A food safety factory shutdown has Americans hunting for baby formula. Readying themselves for a covid-19 lockdown, Chinese in Beijing emptied store shelves. Emerging from lockdown, some in Shanghai are visiting well-provisioned markets. U.S.-China agricultural trade is booming, but many are still being left hungry. Food security, sustainability and safety remain issues.
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US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, “China’s Rare Earths Industry and its Role in the International Market,” Nov. 3, 2010
December 3, 2014
This staff background report was written by Lee Levkowitz and Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga.
U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission, "2014 Annual Report to Congress," November 20, 2014
November 20, 2014
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.
John Kerry, Remarks at a U.S. Visa Event, Nov. 12, 2014
November 12, 2014
US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. The U.S. and China agreed to extend visas to each other’s visitors for up to 10 years.
Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change, Nov. 12, 2014
November 12, 2014
Meeting in Beijing, Presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping made a joint announcement regarding climate change and 2015 U.N. Climate Conference in Paris. The statement was issued in Beijing.
President Barack Obama, “Remarks at APEC Plenary Session One, “ Nov. 11, 2014
November 11, 2014
President Obama along with other leaders attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Beijing, China.
U.S. State Department, “The United States and China To Extend Visas for Short-term Business Travelers, Tourists, and Students,” Nov. 10, 2014
November 10, 2014
This change was announced in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Beijing, China.
President Barack Obama, “Remarks at APEC CEO Summit,” Nov. 10, 2014
November 10, 2014
President Obama joined other leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Beijing, China.
Department of Defense, "Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Rules of Behavior for Safety of Air and Maritime Encounters," November 10, 2014
November 10, 2014
On November 10, 2014, the United States Department of Defense and the Ministry of the National Defense of the People's Republic of China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Sec. John Kerry, “Remarks at the National Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Luncheon,” Nov. 8, 2014
November 8, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at this event held in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting held in Beijing. He spoke at the Intercontinental Beijing Hotel.
Sec. John Kerry, “Remarks at AmCham APEC CEO Reception,” Nov. 8, 2014
November 8, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at the American Chamber of Commerce reception for those attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Beijing. The event was held at the Northeast Marriot.
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