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Cole, Asian Maritime Strategies - Navigating Troubled Waters (October 15, 2013)
Bernard D. Cole's book was reviewed by Paul Midford for H-Diplo and is published here under Creative Commons license.
Congressional Research Service, "China’s Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Naval Capabilities – Background and Issues for Congress," December 23, 2014
This report was written by Ronald O’Rourke, specialist in naval affairs.
A closer look at conflicting views on the Pacific Rim
David Kang receives a MacArthur Foundation grant to analyze East Asian security issues, defense spending and United States foreign policy.
Manicom, Bridging Troubled Waters - China, Japan, and Maritime Order in the East China Sea (March, 2014)
James Manicom's book was reviewed by Ian Storey for H-Diplo and is published here under Creative Commons license. - See more at: http://china.usc.edu/kinkley-vistions-dystopia-chinas-new-historical-novels-2014#sthash.NwvMwS1w.dpuf
Frank Rose, Strategic Stability in East Asia, Dec. 8, 2014
Rose is Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance. He spoke at the Johns Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies on Dec. 8, 2014.
U.S.- China Economic and Security Review Commission, "2014 Annual Report to Congress," 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.
Video: Media Representations of the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands
Presentations by Tom Hollihan, Zhan Zhang, and Patricia Riley on how American, Chinese, and Japanese media discuss the islands and the conflict over them and the impact such representations have on prospects for resolving the dispute.
Department of Defense, "Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Rules of Behavior for Safety of Air and Maritime Encounters," 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
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.
Congressional Research Service, “Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China,” August 5, 2014
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?