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The Next Phase

Trip report from a delegation to China led by John Podesta and findings on the future of U.S.-China relations.
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China’s New Engagement in the International System

Report from Nina Hachigian explores China's relationship to the international system and role in tackling transnational threats.

A Global Imperative

Report outlines a progressive approach to U.S.-China relations in the 21st century.

Other East Asia Features

February 10, 2012

Ask the Expert: What China's Leadership Transition Means for the United States

Center for American Progress China Analyst Melanie Hart explains what U.S. policymakers need to know about China's 2012 leadership transition. By Melanie Hart
February 9, 2012

Shining a Light on U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation

Melanie Hart explains how combining our two markets can increase demand for U.S. clean energy products and provide the higher-paying jobs that we need to restore our economy. By Melanie Hart
February 9, 2012

China’s Forthcoming Political Transition

The upcoming transition in China's leadership is complex and matters greatly to U.S. interests, so U.S. policymakers should become familiar with the intricacies of the situation, writes Melanie Hart. By Melanie Hart
February 9, 2012

Managing Insecurities Across the Pacific

The Obama administration's rebalancing toward Asia is confirming for many Chinese that the U.S. is trying to contain it. That's not good for either nation, writes Nina Hachigian. By Nina Hachigian
February 9, 2012

Getting Smarter on China

Melanie Hart, Rudy deLeon, and Ali Fisher explain why next week’s visit by Xi Jinping is significant and requires the American people to take stock of the new China. By Rudy deLeon, Melanie Hart, Ali Fisher
February 8, 2012

China’s Quiet Role in Pressuring Iran

Rudy deLeon and his national security team demonstrate that patient diplomacy with China is paying increasing dividends in global efforts to isolate Iran over its nuclear ambitions. By Rudy deLeon, Brian Katulis, Peter Juul, Ali Fisher
December 19, 2011

Kim Jong-il’s Death Presents Uncertainty in North Korea

The unexpected death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il creates uncertainty in North Korea; China could help stabilize the region, write Rudy deLeon and Ken Sofer. By Rudy deLeon, Ken Sofer
November 30, 2011

China Arrives in Durban Greener than Ever

While some in the United States still pretend climate change isn’t real, China is getting serious about saving energy and curtailing emissions, observes Melanie Hart. By Melanie Hart
November 10, 2011

Obama Forging Stronger Asia-Pacific Economic Ties

Sabina Dewan details what President Obama hopes to achieve at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit this week and why it is important for American jobs, exports, and growth. By Sabina Dewan
November 9, 2011

President Obama’s Asia Overdrive

Nina Hachigian looks at the many steps taken by the Obama administration to re-engage with the Asia-Pacific region. By Nina Hachigian

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