Center for China-U.S. Relations Studies Inaugurates and Holds Seminar on China-U.S. Relations

Sponsored by China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), the Center for China-U.S. Relations Studies was founded on December 29, 2006 for the purpose of promoting and coordinating the comprehensive and in-depth study of China-U.S. relations. With CIIS president Ambassador Ma Zhengang as its director, the Center enlists renowned     

China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations

Sino-U.S. economic and trade relations as the most importantand dynamic component of bilateral ties have evolved into thestabilizer, pillar and driving force for cementing the linkage betweenthe two capitals. Their furtherance along the designated line of…     

Three New Characteristics of China-U.S. Relations

To predict the future development of China-U.S. relations, w should attach importance to the three new characteristics of this bilateral relationship. First, we should see clearly the changes of the principa contradiction in Sino-American relations, which is the key link in understanding the bilateral relationship from the strategic and     

Attachment Center for China-U. S. Relations Studies

Director: Ma Zhengang (President of CIIS, Former Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom) Deputy Director: Ruan Zongze (Vice President of CIIS, Senior Research Fellow) Executive Deputy Director: Liu Xuecheng (Senior Research Fellow at CIIS) Secretary-General: Rong Ying (Director, Department for American Studies, CIIS) Senior Advisers: Li Daoyu(Former Chinese Ambassador to the United States) Zhang Yijun(Former Director-General of the Center for International Studies of…     

China-U.S. Relations： Harmony without Conformity

In order to develop China-U.S. relations , we must enhancestrategic mutual trust. But the strengthening of mutual trust cannot be achieved overnight. Besides, due to differences in history, national interests and development strategy, the level of trust that the two countries can reach is limited. Then, under the premise that strategic differences exist between China and the     

China-U.S. Relations： Moving from Fragility to Stability

China and the United States approached each other and finally established diplomatic relations on the basis of jointly countering Soviet expansion. Since then, this relationship has undergone 30 years of twists and turns and complicated development. At the beginning of diplomatic relations, China- U.S. relations were like an infant teetering along, and every step was linked to the triangle relations between China, the United States and the Soviet Union. Later on when the former Soviet Union disintegrated, the bilateral relationship came across some turbulence, experiencing ups and downs because it lost its strategic common ground.     

China-U.S. Strategic Relations on the“Western Front”

In geopolitical terms, despite its broader global significance, the interaction between a rising China and a hegemonic America, had nevertheless all along been confined largely to East Asia, or the “Eastern Front,” where issues like the Taiwan question, the nuclear program of the DPRK as well as bilateral trade, economic and military exchanges attracted the attention of observers or analysts. However, the scope of this strategic interaction has rapidly spread from East Asia to the Arc o…     

China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations： A Win-Win Partnership

Over the past three decades, China-U.S. economic and trade relations have been growing rapidly along with vigorous economic development of China in the course of its reform and opening-up. Economic exchanges and trade between the two countries virtually started from scratch, but now China and the United States have become two of the world＇s largest economies and trading partners. The two economies are more interdependent than ever before, each being the other＇s major partner： China is America＇s second largest trading partner, third largest export market, second largest source of import and largest holder of its treasury bonds; the United States is China＇s largest trading partner, largest export market and third largest outlet for foreign direct investment （FDI）.     

Prospects for China-U.S. Relations Are on the Bright Side

China-U.S. relations are one of the most important bilateral relations in today's world. It not only relates to the overall interests of both sides, but also has an important influence on peace, security and development of the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large. In the foreseeable future, China-U.S. relations will definitely be upgraded to the world's most important bilateral     

China-U.S. Relations： A Sober-Minded Assessment With High Expectations

Whenever a new U.S. President swears in, China-U.S. relations will go through a period of mutual adaptation. But this time, after Barack Obama came into the White House there was a good beginning in China-U.S. relations which have remained rather stable over the short span of the change of administration. We have good reason for high hopes that the two countries will join hands in moving toward a viable, all-round partnership in the 21st Century. However, from a historical perspective and in view of the actual distinctions between the two countries, we should remain sober-minded.     

Congratulations on Inauguration of the Center for China-U.S. Relations Studies

Editor's Note: We wish to express warm congratulations on the founding of the Center for China-U.S. Relations Studies which took place on December 29, 2006. Sponsored by China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), the Center elects CIIS president Ambassador Ma Zhengang as director     

＂Strategic Reassurance＂ and the Future of China-U.S. Relations

＂Strategic reassurance,＂ a new concept in Obama＇s China policy, should be fostered bilaterally by dialogue designed to highlight and reinforce the areas of common interests while addressing the sources of mistrust directly. Yet in practice it seems that U.S. strategic reassurance has contrasted all China＇s core interests. The United States and China must recognize their different social systems and asymmetrical national strength in seeking to realize strategic stability. Crisis control requires sophisticated management of both side, especially on sensitive issues like weapons sales, the Dalai Lama, and the South China Sea dispute.     

The Study of China-U.S. Relations Awaits ＂Two Beyonds＂

In the Chinese academic circles, the study of China-U.S relations has achieved tremendous progress after nearly 30 years' endeavor. This is no doubt gratifying. In recent years, the United States has put forward the new concept of "stakeholder" and, based on it, defined China-U.S. relations in the 21st century. The term of "stakeholder" was written into the 2006 edition of the U.S.     

A New Model of China-U.S. Relations after Beijing’s Second Reform

As extensive as the first reform launched in 1978, China’s second reform also depends on giant strides in relations with the U.S.. For the New Model of bilateral ties that is antecedent for the full reform to take hold, progress is needed in four key fields blocking the way. Navigating this challenge will entail originality in thinking, framework and trajectory. The proposed new model of major-country relations represents China’s official commitment to go the distance to reorient its U.S. bond, but it awaits joint endeavor in building the three communities of interests, security and responsibility of Chimerica.     

The Future of China-U.S. Relations：Searching for the Way of Mutual Accommodation

China-U.S. relations, in the final analysis, are relations between an existing superpower and another country that is most likely becoming a new strong power in a relatively short period of time. It would not be unthinkable if China should eventually regain its super status. For a considerably long period of time two centuries ago, China was a superpower in the world. China＇s rise after a century-long decline in contemporary history is an undisputable reality.     

Obama Administration＇s Adjustment of U.S. National Security Strategy and Its Impact on China-U.S. Relations

On May 27, 2010, the Obama administration released its first national security strategy report, which makes a major readjustment of its predecessor＇s version with both continuity and change. It will have great impact on the international situation and China-U.S. relations.     

Sino-U.S.Relations

A New View on Sino-U. S. Relations Sino-U. S. relations seem to have emerged into a more positive light in recent years. China and the United States have sustained a strong relationship since 9/11, for the simple reason that international relations at present require mutual     

Where Are Sino-U.S. Relations Headed?

Sino-U.S.relations have fluctuated since the beginning of 2010. What are prospects for their development? Will it be fiercer strategic competition or will it be long-term strategic stability? Taking into the international system and transitions in global power,this essay analyzes recent changes in Sino-U.S. relations and U.S. strategic assessment of China. Prospects for and future trends in Sino-U.S. relations will be discussed. Since Sino-U.S. relations have always been based on the interaction of multiple...     

China-U.S. Relationship Enters Post-September 11 Period

The Evolution of the China-U.S. Relationship after September 11 As far as the Sino-U.S. relations are concerned, two aspects should be mentioned. On the one hand, the China-U.S. ties have never been a plain sailing. In the 26 years since China and the U.S. established diplomatic relations, there have been many twists and turns and ups and downs in the bilateral relations. On the other hand, however, the general trend of the relations has forged ahead.In the 10-odd years afterthe concl…