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Documents
John Hay to Andrew White, "First 'Open Door' Note, Sept. 6, 1899
Secretary John Hay wrote versions of this note to each of the major powers (Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Japan).
John Hay, "Letter of Instruction," March 20, 1900
The U.S. Secretary of State John Hay sent this letter to U.S. ambassadors.
John Hay, "Update: U.S. Ambassadors," July 3, 1900
U.S. Secretary of State John Hay directed U.S. representatives abroad to convey American policy on China to their host governments.
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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?