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Congressional Research Service, "China’s Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Naval Capabilities – Background and Issues for Congress," March 21, 2013
This report was written by Ronald O’Rourke, specialist in naval affairs.
U.S. Department of Defense, Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2013, May 6, 2013
This is the Department of Defense’s annual report to Congress.
PRC State Council, The Diverse Roles of China’s Armed Forces, April 16, 2013
The PRC State Council releases a white paper on the current state of the Armed Forces.
Congressional Research Service, PRC Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities -- Background and Issues for Congress, March 21, 2013
A Congressional research report by Ronald O'Rourke on the increased naval modernization efforts in China.
Congressional Research Service, "U.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress," March 19, 2013
This CRS report was written by Shirley A. Kan, specialist in Asian security affairs.
Republic of China (Taiwan), Quadrennial Defense Review, 2013
The Ministry of National Defense (MND), in compliance with Article 31 of the National Defense Act, is required to submit a Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) within ten months after each presidential inauguration.
Meyer-Fong, What Remains: Coming to Terms with Civil War in 19th century China, 2013
This book by Tobie Meyer-Fong was reviewed by Edward A. McCord for the H-War discussion list and is reproduced here under Creative Commons license.
Ishikawa, The Formation of the Chinese Communist Party, 2013
Yoshihiro Ishikawa's book was translated by Joshua Fogel and reviewed by David Buck for H-Asia.
Calkins, China and the First Vietnam War, 1947-54, 2013
This book by Laura M. Calkins was reviewed by Mao Lin for the H-Diplo discussion list and is reproduced here under Creative Commons license.
Congressional Research Service, “Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China,” December 10, 2012
This CRS report was written by Ronald O'Rourke, specialist in Naval Affairs.
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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?