Sino-U.S. Relations “Paradigms” and China＇s U.S. Strategy

In author＇s view, there are several alternative paradigms that could develop governing Sino-U.S. relations over the next decade. To keep the process of its rise uninterrupted, China should take active ...     

Obama’s“Pivot to Asia” Strategy and Sino-U.S. Relations

The United States recently released a pivot to Asia strategy.This author reveals the reasons,background,major aspects and future impacts that strategy will have on China as well as the entire Asia-Pacific region.     

Bush'''' s China Policy and the Future of Sino-U.S.Relations

The past two years have witnessed great fluctuations ininternational oil prices,and diplomatic efforts,both above andunder the table,by major powers around this issue.The currenttension in the war-threatened Iraq has added more uncertainties to thefuture world oil situation.Will the world oil supply and demand change?What impact would this exert on big powers' oil strategy choices,geopolitics as well as world economy?What should China do in such asituation?To find the answers to these questions,at the invitation of theeditor of the Contemporary International Relations,seven experts fromChina Institute of Contemporary International Relations gathered to have adiscussion in early February this year.Naturally,they have differentviews over many issues.Still,we hope our readers would find theirdiscussion interesting.Following is the list of participants.     

Prospects for U.S. Foreign Policy and Sino-U.S. Relations Following Obama’s Re-election

The focus of Obama’s second term diplomacy will continue to be the acceleration of the U.S. global strategic shift eastward to Asia. With increasing competition and more competitive factors emerging over the next four years, the existing competitive and cooperative political structure in Sino-U.S. relations should continue to help keep bilateral political relations stable.     

Evolution of the U.S. Strategy toward China and China’s Peaceful Development

China-U.S. relationship is the most important one between two big powers in the world today. It is both bilateral and global by nature. How to handle this relationship is closely linked with the fundamental interests of the U.S. and China, as well as peace and stability in the Asia Pacific region and even in the world. So, a profound examination of the nature of U.S. strategy toward China and its evolution over the years will help to fully understand the opportunities and challenges China will meet in the course of peaceful development.     

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     

U.S.-China-Japan Relations and China＇ s Strategic Choices

japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe＇s visit to the Yasukuni Shrine has escalated tensions between China and Japan that were triggered by the Diaoyu Islands dispute. Changes in the balance of power between China and Japan have caused concerns and strategic restlessness in Japan. Because of public opinion and his party＇s control of the House of Representatives and Senate, Abe is now eager to further his aims both domestically and overseas. That is why he said： ＂Now is the time for Japan to take the big step in building a new state.＂ The U.S. supports a stronger Japan because it is looking to maintain the strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region. Its Asia-Pacific Rebalancing strategy is bound to inflame Japan＇s ambitions. In fact, Japan has been actively pursuing stronger ties with the U.S. and became more aggressive over the Diaoyu Islands issue.     

The Strategic Dialogue and Sino-U.S . Relations

On August 1-2, China and the United States held a strategic dialogue. This is in fact the first mechanized strategic dialogue between China and America. Both sides decided to hold such a dialogue alternatively in each other's capital twice a year. The significance of the first comprehensive and mechanized senior dialogue between the two sides to discuss strategic issues of common interest cannot be underestimated. Therefore, it was an event that attracted worldwide attention. Apart from pay…     

Clinton's China Visit and The New Trends in Sino-U.S.-Japanese Relations

The just-concluded successful trip of U.S. President Bill Clinton's to China andthe upcoming state visit by Chinese President Jiang Zemin to Japan are twogreat diplomatic events in the Asia-Pacific in 1998 and mark the beginning of a newstage of positive interaction in relations among China, Japan and the United Statesat the turn ot the century.     

The Rebalance of U.S. Asian Strategy and China＇s Strategic Advantage

U.S.has adopted areturn-to-Asiastrategy,but commentators disagree as to whether this is purely a military strategy,or a more comprehensive initiative combining economic and political objectives with military ones.My personal view is that it is primarily a security strategy,     

Sino-U.S. Scientific/Technical Cooperation and China＇s Response

Sientific/technical exchange and cooperation is one of vital factors in Sino-U.S. relations. On January 1st, 1979, leaders of the two countriessigned the ＂Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between China and the United States＂. 35 years later, Sino-U.S. scientific/ technical exchange and cooperation has become one of the most dynamic and important domains in bilateral relations.     

＂Great Changes＂： Sino-U.S. Relations and

Despite increasingly close contacts and cooperation between the two countries, Sino-U.S. relations are clearly undergoing a period ofinstability. Each side has become more sensitive to the other's acti...     

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...     

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.     

U.S. Misperceptions and China＇s Chances

China is rising. Will China catch up with or surpass the United States economically and militarily some day＇s？ There is no universally accepted answer. The author believes that as long as the United States makes no mistakes, it is unlikely China will catch up with the United States in the foreseeable future. However, based on history and current US policy there could be mistakes in areas such as anti-terrorism, China policy, immigration, etc. Any error on the part of the US will facilitate China＇s move to the fore.     

Sino-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations:Rapid Development in Frictions

In 2005, Sino-U.S. economic and trade relationship stepped into a “troublesome period” marked with increased conflicts and frictions while keeping a relatively steady and sound momentum of development on the whole. In the forthcoming years, it may face …     

New Trend of Development in Sino-U.S. Relations

Sino-U.S. relations are the most important bilateral relationship in the world, whose developments bear on not only the interests of the two countries but also the stability and peace in Asia and the world as a whole. Recently, U.S. policy toward China ha…     

International System and China’s Asia-Pacific Strategy

What impact does a shift in the global distribution of power have on the international order? According to the views of traditional realists,power transitions in the international order are usually accompanied by major wars,the best example being the two world wars of the twentieth century.China’s peaceful rise is conducive to the peace and stability of Asia and Pacific regions.The steady rise of China’s position and its role in dealing with international and regional problems have proved China’s success in...     

U.S. Strategy toward Russia

OUvenri othne, p faosutr15 a dymeairnsis stirnatcieon tshe o dfis Ainmteegrriactaion u nofd ethre Bfoilrlm eCrl iSnotvoine,tGeorge Bush father and son, have been planning a newtype of Russiastrategy by going beyond the Cold War containment approach. Such …     

China’s National Security Strategy

China has set four goals in its national security strategy in the coming decade. These are focused on safeguarding 1) sovereignty, security and territorial integrity; 2) the socialist system and related core values; 3) development interests by sustaining the current period of strategic opportunity in avoidance of unnecessary distractions; and finally 4) regional and world peace.