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Obama and China: Part 8 of Election '08 and the Challenge of China
Senator Barack Obama argues that cooperation with China is possible and necessary, but that the U.S.-China relationship is also plagued with serious problems epecially in the realm of trade. This segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on China in the 2008 election looks at the issues highlighted by Obama and the policies advocated by his advisors.
The Big Picture: Part 1 of Election '08 and the Challenge of China
The opening segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on U.S.-China relations and the 2008 election. Highlights existing and potential areas of conflict and cooperation.
Election ’08 and the Challenge of China - USCI Documentary
The U.S.-China relationship is complicated and is vital for both countries and the world. Where do Senators McCain and Obama stand on U.S.-China trade, security, environmental, and human rights issues? How important has policy toward China been in past elections and in 2008? These are the questions explored in a USC U.S.-China Institute documentary.
Tensions over Trade: Part 2 of Election '08 and the Challenge of China
China is America's largest overseas trading partner and is has the world's fastest growing large economy. This is the second part of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on the 2008 election and U.S.-China relations.
Human Rights: Part 3 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
Concerns about human rights pervade American discussions about China. Human rights is the focus of the third segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on the 2008 election and U.S.-China relations.
Taiwan and China’s Military Buildup: Part 4 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
Two-way trade between Taiwan and China exceeded $100 billion last year and more than one million people from Taiwan are living and working in China. Nonetheless, the Taiwan issue continues to loom large in U.S.-China relations. It and China's efforts to expand and strength its military are the focus of the fourth segment in the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on the 2008 election and U.S.-China ties.
China's Growing International Clout: Part 5 of the Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
Progress on major issues from slowing climate change and halting the proliferation of nuclear weapons to protecting intellectual property rights all require U.S.-China cooperation. China's rapid economic rise has made it an increasingly important actor in diverse international arenas. The fifth segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on U.S.-China relations and the 2008 election looks at these issues.
China in U.S. Campaign Politics: Part 6 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
The relationship between the U.S. and China is the definitive relationship of the 21st century. This segment of the USC U.S.-China Institute's documentary on U.S.-China ties and the 2008 election looks at past election debates over China policy.
McCain and China: Part 7 of Election ’08 and the Challenge of China
In Los Angeles and elsewhere, John McCain has noted that China and the United States have shared interests, but not shared values. This suggests room for cooperation, but also the likelihood of conflict in some areas. In segment seven of Election '08 and the Challenge of China, the focus is on McCain and China.
Keck Medical School professor offers expertise to China in run-up to Olympic Games
Renli Qiao assists in preparing medical staff for the Beijing Games.