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Bargaining Over North Korea

Bargaining Over North Korea

Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga,Researcher, International Institute for Strategic Studies

While tensions on the Korean Peninsula have slowly began to dissipate, Nathan Beuchamp-Mustafaga delves into the complex issue of how China uses North Korea as leverage in the U.S.-China relationship and provides policy responses for the United States. If the U.S. focused more on Kim Jong-un and less on Xi Jinping, progress could be made toward resolving the current crisis.

Japan Factor in Sino-U.S. Relations

Wu Zurong, researcher at China Foundation for International Studies

The combination of the U.S. pivot to Asia and the reemergence of nationalism in Japan has created tension in the Asia-Pacific region. As China continues to feel threatened by the close relations between the U.S. and Japan, Wu Zurong points out that irritants to Sino-U.S. relations will hurt the Asia-Pacific as a whole.

The Trust Deficit:How the U.S. ‘pivot’ to Asia looks from Beijing

He Yafei, deputy director, Overseas Chinese Affairs Office

This is a crucial moment for Sino-U.S. relations, as heated debates about the future of this relationship rage in both countries -- debates characterized by downright pessimism, with only a sliver of optimism.

Leave Room for China in the Middle East Peace Process

Wu Sike, member of the Foreign Affiars Committee of CPPCC

The close timing of visits to China by Israeli and Palestinian leaders renewed hope for peace in the Middle East. While the US has played the dominant role in past negotiations, Wu Sike argues the international community can benefit from cooperation on the issue by China and the US.

Prospects for 2013 Chinese Economy: Faster GDP Growth

Qi Jingmei, a researcher with the State Information Center

Thanks to the central government’s stabilization policies, Chinese enterprises have accelerated production to make up the inventory rather than slowing down production to digest the inventory. The macroeconomic operation will continue the rising trend and China’s GDP growth in 2013 may be faster than 2012.

Prospects for a “New Type of Major Power Relationship”

David Shambaugh, Prof. at George Washington University

Prospects for a “New Type of Major Power Relationship”

Outgoing Chinese President Hu Jintao and incoming President Xi Jinping have both used the phrase “a new type of major power relationship” to describe their hopes for the future of US-China relations.

What China’s Defense Budget Growth Means

Zhao Xiaozhuo, deputy director, Academy of Military Science, PLA

China’s increased defense budget, Zhao Xiaozhuo writes that China’s national strategy will continue to be peaceful development and its defense policy is defensive in nature.

Communication Key to Solving US-China Challenges

John Podesta, Chair of the Center for American Progress

The year 2013 brings a combination of continuity and change to the US-China relationship. As the United States and China complete their respective leadership transitions, Washington and Beijing must keep the communication lines open to address growing challenges.

Nuclear North Korea: the Least Unacceptable Option

Andrei Lankov, Prof. at Kookmin University in Seoul

Following North Korea’s third nuclear test, Dr. Andrei Lankov writes that China’s strategic goals for its rogue ally are defined by “three no’s.” Unfortunately for the international community, a nuclear North Korea rests at the bottom of this list.

Hagel at the Helm

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute

Following a difficult confirmation process, Chuck Hagel has been sworn in as the 24th U.S. Secretary of Defense. Hagel faces many challenges including the DPRK nuclear threat, the dispute over the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands, and how to navigate the bilateral relationship with China.

China’s New Vision of Relations with the US

Sun Ru, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations

With the proposal of the new power relationship concept, introduced by the Chinese leadership, many may tip in favor of a more balanced relationship for both sides as they agree to step away from power politics and instead aim to enhance international cooperation.

China, Japan and the US: Complex Triangular Relations

Wang Ping, researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

Mirroring foreign relations following World War II, it appears Japan is once again beholden to the US to preserve regional security. The US must toe a careful line between advancing Japanese interests and containing China.

Should China’s Management of a Pakistani Port Cause Alarm?

Fu Xiaoqiang, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations

The strategic impact of China’s takeover of the management of the Gwadar port should not be overly interpreted, writes Fu Xiaoqiang. The takeover is not an effort by the Chinese military to establish a military presence in a foreign land.

Rolling out the Red Carpet: Why is Hollywood kowtowing to China?

Damien Ma, correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly online

Over the past two decades, China’s image in Hollywood has progressed from a once foreign, inaccessible market to a key investment for major growth. As a result, moviemakers have seen the rapid sino-fication of movies to cater to a growing Chinese audience.

Trading Beijing for a Trans-Atlantic Partnership?

Colin Moreshead, a freelance writer living and working in Tokyo.

Tensions in US-China relations have not been eased by President Obama’s attempts to revitalize the American economy by establishing a free trade agreement with the European Union. As China has yet to become the United States’ preeminent trade partner, Colin Moreshead urges Beijing to make the first overture to improve trade between the world’s two largest economies.

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