President Nixon Visits China: The Week That Changed the World
This week on dialogue we examine a critical turning point in the history of the Cold War with President Nixon’s visit to China in 1972. Joining us will be J. Stapleton Roy, who served as U.S....
View ArticleThe Devouring Dragon
On this episode of Dialogue at the Wilson Center we turn our attention to China’s rise, specifically, the environmental implications of its rapid growth.
View ArticleNavigating the South China Sea
This week on Dialogue at the Wilson Center we turn our attention to the rise of China on the high seas by focusing on the People’s Republic’s claims to sovereignty over the area of the Pacific Ocean...
View ArticleAsia Program Hosts Conference on Japan's Vision for East Asia
Ahead of President Obama’s visit to Asia in late April, the Asia Program held an invitation-only meeting from March 5th to 6th to discuss the ongoing tensions and economic as well as security...
View ArticlePresident Obama’s Asia Trip: Implications for China-U.S. Relations
President Obama capped a four-nation visit to Asia with the announcement of a security agreement with the Philippines. While China was not one of the President’s stops, relations with the People’s...
View ArticleChina’s Rise, Japan’s Role, and the Future of ROK-US Cooperation
Is China's ever-growing presence a real threat or simply a perceived one? That was one of a number of thought-provoking questions addressed In the first panel entitled "China's Rise, Japan's Role, and...
View ArticleNew Trading Blocs in the Asia-Pacific?: TPP, RCEP, U.S.-Korea Cooperation
The Wilson Center recently partnered with the East Asia Foundation to host a half-day conference, "Asessing Threats Facing the U.S.-Korea Alliance." In the second panel discussion entitled New Trading...
View ArticleWho Owns The Arctic Part 4: Focus on China
In part 4 of our series, Anne-Marie Brady provides insight into China’s goals for the region and possibilities for Chinese collaboration with the United States.About our Guest
View ArticleU.S.-China Cooperation: RIMPAC and the Strategic and Economic Dialogue
Recent naval exercises in the Pacific, including China’s navy for the first time, will be followed by the latest iteration of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue. Should we expect major, or...
View ArticleCooperation or Conflict: Perspectives on the South China Sea
Tensions over territorial claims continue to percolate in the South China Sea. Questions and concerns about China’s intentions and actions are hot topics in the Philippines and Vietnam. Can the U.S.,...
View ArticleCan China Prevent “Western Cultural Infiltration?”
When most of us think of security threats, we imagine things like terrorism, border issues, and natural disasters. But according to some, there are other types of threats to consider. Chinese leaders...
View ArticleHong Kong Standoff: A Look at the Big Picture
Crowds of protesters are shrinking, talks are scheduled, but frustrations on both sides remain. While many in the press and elsewhere are quick to reference the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, Robert...
View ArticlePresident Obama’s China Trip: A Preview of What to Expect
A range of issues and events in Europe and the Middle East have prevented the Obama Administration from fully committing to its proposed “rebalance” to the Asia-Pacific region. But beginning next week...
View ArticleU.S.-China Cooperation: The Significance of the Joint Agreement on Climate...
The deal, a surprise to many, has been called, “historic.” Last month, U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced both countries will curb their greenhouse gas emissions...
View ArticleDeciphering China’s Mixed Signals
During recent speeches, high-level Chinese officials delivered seemingly contradictory messages about China’s intentions as a world power. Does China intend to challenge the current world order or does...
View ArticleBanning “Western Values” in China
China's Education Minister, Yuan Guiren, has been speaking out about the threat of Western values and ideas on China’s college campuses. He said, “Young teachers and students are key targets of...
View ArticleAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is seeking to make its mark in the global development finance arena. Some have voiced concerns over the notion that the bank could have a...
View ArticleChina vs. Western Values: Xi Jinping’s Ideology Campaign
Ideology is once again playing a major role in U.S.-China relations. Government warnings against the pernicious influence of “Western values” have surged under Xi Jinping. And that concern has...
View ArticleWill the U.S. Act on IMF Reforms?
A widely-agreed upon proposal to reform the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been on the table since 2010. It is supported by the Obama Administration, but requires Congressional action and so far...
View ArticleU.S. China Policy: Accommodate or Double Down?
Two recent reports have triggered a discussion surrounding the evolution of US policy toward China. The fundamental choice confronting policymakers is whether to respond to China’s rise by...
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