Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
September 6, 2008
Excerpts from the official party platforms. Compiled by the USC U.S.-China Institute.
August 15, 2008
A report comparing the global influence of the two countries' use of soft power in the international arena.
August 13, 2008
This hearing was conducted by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on August 13, 2008. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created by the U.S. Congress in 2000 to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.
August 7, 2008
This CRS report was written by Wayne M. Morrison, specialist in Asian Trade and Finance.
August 7, 2008
President Bush Visits Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Sawatdee khrab. (Laughter and applause.) Thank you for the warm welcome. Laura and I are delighted to be back in Bangkok. Such a beautiful city, full of gracious and hospitable people. We appreciate the warm welcome extended by His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen.
August 6, 2008
China will host the 2008 Olympic Summer Games from August 8 to 24, 2008. Most of the events will be held in the vicinity of Beijing, with selected competitions held in Hong Kong, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Tianjin. Since the International Olympic Committee’s decision in July 2001 to select Beijing as the host for the 2008 Olympics, China has spent billions of dollars for facilities and basic infrastructure in preparation for the international event.
August 1, 2008
Taiwan does not have substantial domestic energy resources and must import the vast majority of its needs. Taiwan has encouraged investment in domestic oil and natural gas projects in light of a need to obtain a secure supply, including partnerships with mainland Chinese companies and overseas ventures. However, these efforts are unlikely to yield sufficient energy resources to reverse the island’s energy import dependence.
July 31, 2008
Roundtable Interview of the President by Foreign Print Media
Roosevelt Room
July 30, 2008
1:20 P.M. EDT
July 23, 2008
This CRS report was written by Kerry Dumbaugh, specialist in Asian Affairs.
July 21, 2008
The Congressional Research Service report was prepared by Michael F. Martin and Wayne M. Morrison.
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