U.S. - China Relations Timeline

Jun 04 2013
Xi, Obama and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
The presidents of China and the United States are scheduled to meet, but national interests may upset efforts to improve relations.
Apr 14 2013
U.S.: Washington Is Committed To Defending Japan, Kerry Says
The United States is committed to defending Japan and opposed to any Chinese action to seize territory controlled by Japan in the East China Sea, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said April 14, AP reported.
Apr 09 2013
China's Expanding Drone Program
China's Expanding Drone Program
Drones enable China to monitor disputed waters in the South and East China seas.
Mar 18 2013
Vietnam: Naval Strategy and the South China Sea
Hanoi's naval buildup will improve its position as it pursues Vietnamese interests in the South China Sea.
Feb 26 2013
China Tests Japanese and U.S. Patience
Tokyo and Washington are signaling Beijing that they may no longer be so passive in the face of aggressive Chinese actions.
Feb 12 2013
China After North Korea's Nuclear Test
China After North Korea's Nuclear Test
Each test leaves Chinese policy toward North Korea more and more in doubt.
Feb 06 2013
Global Affairs with Robert D. Kaplan
A World Transformed
George H.W. Bush's caution and restraint allowed great things to happen peacefully in the world.
Jan 29 2013
China Develops Its Strategic Airlift Capability
The Y-20 transport aircraft could solve numerous problems for Beijing, but the project faces several obstacles.
Jan 07 2013
2012's Forecasting Report Card
2012's Forecasting Report Card
An evaluation and assessment of Stratfor's 2012 forecast and concise predictions for 2013.
Jan 04 2013
U.S.-Myanmar Relations and the Threat to Chinese Interests
Beijing has the means to drive a wedge between Washington and Naypyidaw.
Jan 03 2013
2013 Annual Forecast Preview
Nov 09 2012
U.S.-Chinese Relations After Leadership Transitions (Agenda)

Overview

China depends on the U.S. export market to generate jobs for its workers, while U.S. creditors and businesses with investments in China depend on continued Chinese economic growth and social stability. It is not surprising, then, that both sides have strong motivations to keep the relationship stable.

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