Brookings: Centers - John L. Thornton China Center

China on the World Stage: Climate Change, Regional Blocs and Resource Investment

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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November 30, 2009, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The world and China’s place in it have transformed over the past year in response to pressure from the most severe global financial crisis in decades. While the economic crisis accelerated China’s emergence as a global superpower, it has yet to fully assess the consequences of its new position on the world stage. On November 30, Brookings and the Australian National University will co-host a discussion on China’s emerging position as a global power.

Intra-Party Democracy in China: Should We Take It Seriously?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cheng Li examines the concept of "intra-Party democracy," which China's leaders have recently characterized as the lifeblood of the Chinese Communist Party, and as crucial to its continued primacy. Li argues that intra-party democracy is important for institutionalizing the new rules and norms of Chinese elite politics, and that it is an experiment which will have profound implications for China's political future.

Building Bridges between China and the United States

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:07:00 GMT

As part of a multi-nation Asia trip that began last week, President Obama, now in China, met with Chinese Premier Hu Jintao to foster greater understanding and cooperation between the U.S. and China. Kenneth Lieberthal discusses the importance of the meeting between the two leaders.

Can President Obama Pull a Cairo-Speech Moment in China?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama's maiden trip to China was his first face-to-face opportunity to shape U.S.-China relations. In this preview of the president's visit, Cheng Li and Jordan Lee examined new openings for Obama to press Beijing on harder questions, and the fine line he would have to walk between respect for China and pulling all his punches, while reflecting candidly on American ideals.

China’s Changing Views of America: Insights and Obstacles

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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November 09, 2009, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The efforts of China's America-watching community over the past 30 years, and their effect on China's perception of the United States, have been crucial to a constructive relationship between the two countries. On November 9, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings and the U.S.-China Education Trust co-hosted a discussion on China’s changing views of America.

Obama Goes to Asia: Understanding the President’s Trip

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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November 06, 2009, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

In mid-November, President Barack Obama began his first trip to Asia as president with a visit to Tokyo. He also traveled to China, South Korea and Singapore, where took part in meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Prior to the president's trip, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies and the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a discussion of President Obama’s trip and the issues he was likely to face.

The Scouting Report Web Chat: Previewing President Obama's First Trip to China

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

China’s continued ascension presents policy challenges for both Beijing and Washington. President Barack Obama will make his first trip to China from November 15-18, where he will address a multitude of issues ranging from climate change to trade and the economy to military ties between the two nations. On November 4, Kenneth Lieberthal took questions in a live web chat with Politico senior editor Fred Barbash about President Obama's first trip to China.

The Scouting Report: Previewing President Obama's First Trip to China

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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November 04, 2009, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

China’s continued ascension presents policy challenges for both Beijing and Washington. President Barack Obama made his first trip to China from November 15-18. Kenneth Lieberthal and Fred Barbash, Politico's senior editor, took questions about the president’s trip to China in this edition of the Scouting Report.

Obama’s China Trip: Forging Middle Class Ties

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Prior to President Obama's visit to Beijing in November, Cheng Li and Jordan Lee wrote that the president should recognize that China is becoming a middle class country like the United States. Li and Lee believe focusing on China’s middle class may be a way to find more common ground in U.S.-China relations that will become more important as time goes on.

China’s Emerging Middle Class: Beyond Economic Transformation

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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September 22, 2009, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
September 23, 2009, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

On September 22 and 23, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings will host a diverse group of scholars from the United States, China and elsewhere to discuss China’s emerging middle class.

U.S.-China Clean Energy Cooperation: The Road Ahead

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kenneth Lieberthal analyzes the politics of U.S.-China cooperation, recommends how to structure a bilateral agreement on clean energy, and describes how the two countries can work together to shape a more successful UN climate change conference in Copenhagen.

The Future of China's Legal System

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

China’s legal system has recently come under close scrutiny after the controversial detainment of famous lawyer Xu Zhiyong in July of 2009. Cheng Li and Jordan Lee argue that while the Chinese government does fall short in its acceptance of politically sensitive cases, the nation’s strong foundation in law-based policies and recent incremental legal system developments could pave the way for advanced reform.

One Party, Two Coalitions in China’s Politics

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

China has been the fastest growing major economy for the last two decades and its future prospects are bright, but China’s political future is less clear according to Cheng Li. He writes that even though the Chinese Communist Party will continue to hold power for the near-term, it is unlikely they will remain as dominant in the future.

China’s New Think Tanks

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As Chinese think tanks begin to acquire qualities that have long described their peers in other countries, business leaders from major state-owned companies private companies now play a crucial role in the management. Cheng Li takes a close look at the formation of prominent think tanks in the country and adds new analysis to the long-standing and complicated relationship between power, wealth and knowledge.

Kim Jong Il Pardons Journalists During Bill Clinton Visit

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following a surprise meeting with former President Bill Clinton, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il pardoned two jailed American journalists. Dennis Wilder joined other experts on PBS' NewsHour to examine the implications of the meeting.

China's Temptation to Invest in Iran's Oil Industry

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Erica Downs examines what is behind the recent Iranian invitation to China to invest $43 billion in Iran's oil industry. Downs argues that Iran is aiming to lessen the impact of additional international sanctions by adding to its meager refining capability, but she also believes there are several reasons China will be unwilling to deliver everything Iran wants.

Businesses Cannot Ignore China

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cheng Li joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to discuss the arrest of Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu and the need to understand the continually increasing business opportunities in China.

Ethnic Tensions in China

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ethnic riots in western China in July left at least 156 dead and thousands injured or imprisoned. Brookings China expert Cheng Li joined Diane Rehm to speak about the Uighur protests and the response from China's leadership.

Obama, South Korean President Criticize North Korea's Actions

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dennis Wilder joined Gwen Ifill to discuss President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak meeting about recent provocations in the latest round of the ongoing diplomatic standoff with North Korea.

Challenges and Opportunities for U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Kenneth Lieberthal addressed the growing need for U.S.-China climate cooperation and how it is in the interest of both countries. Lieberthal testified that an important step is for the U.S. to have a realistic understanding of the reasons China's emissions are growing so rapidly, and he offered suggestions for the future of the relationship.

It is China that Holds the Key to North Korea

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In recent months, North Korea has unabashedly plowed forward with the development of its nuclear program, an action that threatens to erode regional stability in Northeast Asia. Dennis Wilder examines the role of China in reducing the North Korean threat and explores the causes, pointing to necessary limits of China’s calculated caution toward North Korea.

Democracy Gaining Momentum in China

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Though many believe China's drive toward democracy stagnated after the People's Liberation Army put down the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations, Cheng Li argues otherwise. Li notes that while the political system is still constrained by party monopoly on power, lack of an independent judiciary and media censorship, China is making significant progress on the democratic front.

Will China Lead the Global Economic Recovery?

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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May 28, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

On May 28, the Global Economy and Development program and the John L. Thornton China Center hosted a panel discussion on China's stimulus package and its implications for China and the world. Carlos Pascual gave introductory remarks, and Richard Bush moderated a panel of Brookings experts including Xiago Geng, Eswar Prasad, Cheng Li and Dennis Wilder.

The North Korean Nuclear Crisis

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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May 27, 2009, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

The latest North Korean nuclear test provoked universal international condemnation. The United Nations Security Council, notably with the support of both China and Russia, unanimously condemned North Korea’s actions. On May 27, the Brookings Institution hosted a discussion on the North Korea nuclear crisis.

The U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Engagement between Beijing and Washington operates on many levels but none is more critical than a regularized mechanism for strategic discussion by the top officials in economics and foreign policy. Dennis Wilder explores how dialogue should be carried out between the two countries during the Obama administration.

Shanghai as China’s Center for International Finance and Shipping

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Throughout the 1990s, China’s official media referred to Shanghai as the “head of the dragon" because of its pivotal role in rapid economic growth across China. The term became less common as a balanced regional development strategy took over under Hu Jinto. Cheng Li examines the issue as China once again—this time pushed by the global economic crisis—sets sights on making Shanghai a "global financial and shipping center.”

Beyond the Strait: PLA Missions Other Than Taiwan

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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April 30, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM

On April 30, chapter authors from Beyond the Strait: PLA Missions Other Than Taiwan, co-produced by the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College, The National Bureau of Asian Research, and the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University, presented their findings examining the People’s Liberation Army's varied missions at this event held at the Brookings Institution.

Understanding China’s "Angry Youth": What Does the Future Hold?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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April 29, 2009, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

On April 29, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted an event on China’s "angry youth" to explore the characteristics of this unique segment of Chinese society – their views, values and behavior.

China's Religious (Re)Awakening: The Impact of Religion on Chinese Society

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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April 06, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

On April 6, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a panel discussion on the re-emergence of religion in Chinese society. The panelists specifically addressed the role of Christian, Muslim and Tibetan Buddhist groups within China.

The Danger of a U.S.-China Strategic "G-2" Alliance

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From Japan to India, there are concerns that America's search for a solution to its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression may lead the Obama administration into not only expanded strategic economic and political dialogues with China but a full-blown strategic partnership. Dennis Wilder argues that U.S. relations with Asia's democracies can't take a back seat to cooperation with China.

International Order in an Era of Transnational Threat

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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March 20, 2009, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

On March 20, the Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy hosted Carlos Pascual and Bruce Jones for a public lecture on their new book, Power and Responsibility: Building International Order in an Era of Transnational Threats.

China's Short-term and Long-term Economic Goals and Prospects

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the economies of the U.S. and China both struggle under the global recession, what is the future of the U.S.-China economic relationship and how will both countries respond to invigorate economic growth? In testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Wing Thye Woo details challenges for both economies and proposes effective policy responses.

China’s Team of Rivals

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A financial meltdown in China promises to test the Communist Party’s power in ways not seen since Tiananmen. But theirs is a house divided, as princelings take on populists and Pekinologists try to make sense of it all. Will this team built for economic success implode once the money dries up? Cheng Li explores these issues and more.

U.S.-China Climate Change Cooperation: Overcoming Obstacles

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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February 05, 2009, 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM

The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a discussion on overcoming obstacles to U.S.-China cooperation on climate change, focusing on ways in which cooperation can gain sustained political support in both countries. Brookings experts Kenneth Lieberthal and David Sandalow present the findings of their recent report, which identifies key obstacles, provides information about each country for the leadership of the other and makes nine recommendations.

Overcoming Obstacles to U.S.-China Cooperation on Climate Change

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Opportunities for collaboration in fighting climate change are plentiful, including during Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's recent trip to China, but moving forward at the scale needed will require high-level political support. Kenneth Lieberthal and David Sandalow analyze the U.S.-China relationship and offer recommendations on how both countries can move forward to cooperate on the issue.

China and the Faltering Global Economy

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT

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January 13, 2009, 9:30 AM to 5:15 PM

On January 13, the John L. Thornton China Center and CAIJING Magazine will host a symposium on the challenges ahead for China in a faltering global economy.

China in a Turbulent Global Economic and Environmental Situation

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

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January 10, 2009, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

As the global financial crisis continues to impact economic growth predictions for countries around the globe, there is considerable debate about how the crisis will impact China’s growth trajectory and how Chinese policymakers will adapt to ensure a sustained trajectory. In early January 2009, leading policymakers from the U.S. and China, as well as Brookings experts Wing Thye Woo and Xiao Geng, gathered in Beijing to discuss the economic prospects for China in the years ahead, and to examine how growth challenges and opportunities will affect energy and climate change policies, trade, and Sino-U.S. relations.

Hu Jintao’s Land Reform: Ambition, Ambiguity, and Anxiety

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Amid the global financial crisis and its strong impact on the Chinese economy, the Party leadership has embarked on another land reform plan. This ambitious development plan promises to give farmers more rights and market incentives that will encourage them to subcontract and transfer land and give incentives for surplus rural laborers to move to urban areas. Cheng Li's preliminary study of the launch of Hu Jintao’s land reform aims to shed light on the program.

The 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-U.S. Diplomatic Relations

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

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December 11, 2008, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

On December 11, the John L. Thornton China Center of the Brookings Institution welcomed Mr. Dai Bingguo, State Councilor of the People’s Republic of China, to an event marking the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic normalization between the PRC and the United States.

Thirty Years Later: Normalization of U.S.-China Relations

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 GMT

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December 10, 2008, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

On December 15, 1978, the United States and China announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries, ending almost three decades of official estrangement. Since then, the U.S. and China have developed a highly complex and mutually beneficial relationship, albeit with frictions and substantial differences. On December 10, several of the key actors in creating the modern U.S.-China relationship – General Brent Scowcroft and Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski -- spoke at Brookings about what the relationship has meant, means, and will mean.

China's "New" Energy Administration

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

China’s new National Energy Administration (NEA), established in March 2008, is the PRC government’s latest attempt to create an effective national-level energy institution. However, China Energy Fellow Erica Downs believes the NEA is unlikely to have the the authority, autonomy, resources, and tools to govern the energy sector.

Think Tanks in China: Growing Influence and Political Limitations

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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October 23, 2008, 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM

On October 23, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings will host a discussion on the role Chinese think tanks play in addressing China’s internal and external issues, the parallel between these institutions and their American counterparts, and the political limitations they face today.

China’s Balancing Act: Economic Growth, Climate Change and the Environment

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:45:00 GMT

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September 18, 2008, 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM

On September 18, experts from the Brookings Institution, the Earth Institute of Columbia University and the Academy of Macroeconomic Research under the National Development and Reform Commission of China discussed China’s economic outlook within the context of climate change, the potential for alternative energy use in China and the specifics of China’s greenhouse gas emissions challenges and water crisis.

Recruitment, Training and Education in China’s 80-year-old Military

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:30:00 GMT

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September 17, 2008, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM

On September 17, chapter authors from The “People” in the PLA: Recruitment, Training, and Education in China’s 80-year Old Military, co-produced by the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College and The National Bureau of Asian Research, presented their findings, examining the human capital of China’s military at this event.

Religion in China: Perspectives from Chinese Religious Leaders and Officials

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:30:00 GMT

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September 11, 2008, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Brookings hosted a panel discussion featuring a multi-faith delegation of Chinese religious leaders and officials who discussed the challenges facing religious groups in China today.

Experiments in the Recruitment of Chinese Political Elites

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With a focus on both intra-party elections and people’s congress elections, China expert Cheng Li offers a preliminary assessment of elections in China—their significance, limitations, and impact on the Chinese political process.

Georgia's Lessons for Taiwan

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jeffrey Bader and Douglas Paal believe the Russian attack on Georgia can provide several important lessons for Taiwan in regards to China. Among the most important is that "a constructive relationship between the United States and major powers is an essential component of security for vulnerable states."

China’s Energy Policies and Their Environmental Impacts

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Erica Downs outlined China's energy policymaking reforms and how they are unlikely to substantially improve energy governance. She also discussed the implications of these changes for the United States.

China: A Global Power

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:39:44 GMT

Calling the 2008 Olympic Games a wake-up call, Cheng Li says China is at the precipice of new openness and transparency. Change is critical, he adds, if China wants to be a serious global power.

Showcasing a New China

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:24:10 GMT

As the excitement of the Olympic Games continues, Jeff Bader says that China’s leaders want to showcase a “new China” that is ready to take its rightful place in the global community.

It's Time to Take an Objective View of China

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lili Wang writes that, for the U.S., the Olympics is an opportunity to cast away preconceived opinions and lend a listening ear to the voices of the general public in China.

China's Economic Muscle

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:08:23 GMT

China has enjoyed significant economic growth and become a major global actor. Wing Thye Woo notes that China’s economic muscle, driven by infrastructure and exports, is probably safe from a short-term global recession. But a longer recession could threaten China's ability to modernize its industries.

An Olympic Lift to U.S.-China Relations

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings China expert Cheng Li and author Frank Wu believe the Beijing Olympics can be a means to foster better U.S.-China relations. They contend that is now time for constructive engagement and strategic dialogue in areas, among others, of trade, the environment, energy, as well as human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law.

China's Hopes for the Beijing Games

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings China expert Jeffrey Bader joined Diane Rehm and a panel of guests to discuss what the Chinese government hopes to gain from hosting one of sports biggest spectacles—the 2008 Olympic Summer Games which began on August 8.

Avoid Negative Sound Bites on Beijing

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the Beijing Olympic Games and the U.S. political conventions draw near, Jeffrey Bader and Richard Bush write that Barack Obama and John McCain should avoid condemning China and politicizing complex human issues. Instead, they argue that both presidential candidates should signal their intention to engage China's leaders and find ways to advance human rights through “discreet encouragement.”

China’s Fifth Generation: Is Diversity a Source of Strength or Weakness?

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cheng Li explores the emerging “fifth generation” of China's leaders with a focus both on intergenerational shared characteristics and on intragenerational diversities.

China’s NOCs: Lessons Learned From Adventures Abroad

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a bid to secure much-need energy resources, China’s national oil companies (NOCs) have moved in to international mergers and acquisitions. Despite some initial disappointments they are developing a spread of global assets. Erica Downs reviews some of the lessons they have learned from their experiences

China's Spring and Summer

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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July 08, 2008, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

On July 8, CNAPS and the John L. Thornton China Center hosted James Miles, The Economist‘s China correspondent, for a conversation about recent events in China which has faced a number of very public challenges, including the devastating earthquake affecting hundreds of thousands of Chinese citizens. At the same time, China is completing its preparations for the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games. What impact have these events had on the growth of Chinese nationalism? Have they influenced the relationship between the people of China and the Communist Party? Is China’s stability being affected?

North Korea's Nuclear Declaration

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With North Korea now releasing information on its nuclear program and the Bush Administration stating that it will lift sanctions and remove North Korea from its list of terrorist states, Jeffrey Bader and Richard Bush offer their comments on both actions and offer recommendations for future U.S. policy. Bader and Bush say that North Korea will first need to allow on-the-ground verification at its nuclear sites.

Debating China's Future: Speed vs. Direction

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

China expert Cheng Li writes about the future of China as a world power. He argues that in order for the country to continue rising to prominence, Chinese leaders will have to realize it is dependent on further adaption to global governance norms like openness and the rule of law.

Ethnic Minority Elites in China’s Party-State Leadership

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Recent uprisings across Tibetan regions of China as well as purported terror plots planned by Uighur separatists seeking independence for Xinjiang have highlighted the challenges that the Chinese Communist Party faces in governing a Han-dominant but multiethnic China. Cheng Li analyzes these challenges in this empirical assessment.

Democracy Is a Good Thing : Essays on Politics, Society, and Culture in Contemporary China

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This timely volume provides important clues on where Chinese political development is heading.

Beijing Olympics: A Game to Unite, or a Game to Divide?

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lan Xue notes that strong emotions inside and outside of China run the risk of further exacerbating tension between East and West. Instead of allowing the "game to divide" to succeed, Xue argues that the Olympic Games "can and should play a role in uniting the global community."

China's Changing Political Landscape : Prospects for Democracy

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In China’s Changing Political Landscape, leading experts examine the prospects for democracy in the world’s most populous nation.

Classification and Statistical Reconciliation of Trade in Advanced Technology Products: The Case of China and the United States

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Brookings-Tsinghua Center hosted a roundtable on September 6, 2007 titled “China’s Economic Policies” featuring top scholars and experts from U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). This topic is a point of interest in U.S.-China relations. Participants in that roundtable will be featured in a joint research working paper series between USITC, school of public policy and management at Tsinghua University and Institute of International Economics at NDRC of China.

China’s Communist Party: Atrophy and Adaptation

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

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April 15, 2008, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

On April 15, the Brookings Institution hosted Nonresident Senior Fellow David Shambaugh, professor of Political Science and International Affairs and director of The China Policy Program at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, for a discussion of his new book China’s Communist Party: Atrophy and Adaptation (Woodrow Wilson Press, 2008).

China and the Olympics

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

China recently announced thwarted terrorism plots as protests against the country's hosting of the Olympics continue across the world. China expert Cheng Li joined Diane Rehm to discuss these issues and others facing the August games in Beijing.

China’s New Leadership: The Outlook for Politics and Policy

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT

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April 07, 2008, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

The 11th National People’s Congress in March 2008 completed the transition to the second term of the Hu Jintao-Wen Jiabao administration, making important changes in China’s party, government and military hierarchies. On April 7, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University hosted a conference to examine what these changes mean for politics and policy in Beijing.

Tibet Crisis: Questions Answered

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jeffrey Bader answered questions regarding recent unrest in Tibet in an Online NewsHour Forum.

Tibet: Protests, Unrest and Deep-rooted Tensions

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jeffrey Bader joined NewHour to discuss the recent uptick in unrest across Tibet following protests against Chinese government rule of the region.

Hu Jintao’s Southern Expedition: Changing Leadership in Guangdong

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

China’s political landscape is changing rapidly. Nowhere is this more evident than in Guangdong today, where all three of the top leadership posts have recently been transferred into the hands of Hu Jintao’s protégés. Cheng Li analyzes the situation in Guangdong and what it may mean for the state of political reforms across the country.

China’s Economic Decisionmakers

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following political transitions resulting from China's 17th Party Congress and 11th National People's Congress, Cheng Li argues the country’s new economic leadership team will need to work together to balance China’s economic growth with its sociopolitical challenges.

A Pivotal Stepping-Stone: Local Leaders’ Representation on the 17th Central Committee

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Besides their relatively young age, the six rising stars in the new Politburo—Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Yuanchao, Wang Qishan, Wang Yang, and Bo Xilai—have one important thing in common. They have all had leadership experience as provincial chiefs.

China’s Economic Growth and Its Implications for the World

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:30:00 GMT

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January 08, 2008, 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

On January 8, the John L. Thornton China Center and CAIJING Magazine hosted a symposium on China’s economy and its implications for the global economy. A distinguished panel of leading economists and China experts analyzed and discussed the policy options that would enable sustained high growth of the Chinese and global economy.

China's Leadership, Fifth Generation

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Is the emergence of a more collective form of leadership atop the Chinese Communist Party a cause for celebration or anxiety? And how have the economic and social reforms that China has been experiencing over the past 30 years been reflected in the nation’s politics? Cheng Li takes a look at these important questions and finds that the Chinese leadership today appears to be evenly balanced between elites and populists.

China’s New Military Elite

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Analyses of the 17^th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party have mostly focused on the policy and personnel changes taken at the leadership conference. Cheng Li and Scott Harold argue that the implications of massive turnover among military representatives is just as important of a development in China.

The Current State of China’s Macro Economy and Capital Markets

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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December 17, 2007, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

On December 17, participants engaged in a comprehensive and in-depth discussion on the future direction of China’s economy and capital markets, from these four perspectives: the listing of Chinese companies in foreign exchanges, the importance of China’s economy and capital markets to the world, global inflation, and the current state and prospect of the A- and H-share markets.

Internet Development in China: Its Impact on Politics and Society

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:00:00 GMT

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December 04, 2007, 10:00 AM to 12:00 pm

The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a discussion on the development of the Internet in China and its impact on politics and society. A distinguished panel of experts addressed trends in Internet usage, government policy, civil society development and the implications for good governance in China.

Facing Protectionism Generated By Trade Disputes: China’s Post-WTO Blues

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. policymakers and presidential hopefuls often express concern over the large and growing U.S.-China trade deficit and propose solutions, including appreciation of the yuan, to help resolve it. Yet, what are the real economic issues underlying the trade deficit and what policies would help successfully resolve it?

China and Northeast Asia: Views from the Region

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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November 29, 2007, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

In late November of 2007, scholars and students of Northeast Asia gathered at Tsinghua University for a seminar sponsored by the Brookings-Tsinghua Center and the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies. CNAPS Visiting Fellow alumni from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan presented their views on China’s relations with the region and regional perceptions of China at this public event.

Fiscal Reforms Should Focus on the People's Livelihood

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao argues that Chinese policymakers need to invest more material resources and human capital to improve the efficiency of government financing of social services.

China’s 17th Party Congress: Looking Ahead to Hu Jintao’s 2nd Term

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT

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October 30, 2007, 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM

On October 30, the John L. Thornton China Center and the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies hosted a conference on the outcomes of the 17^th Party Congress and Hu Jintao’s second term.

China: Riding Two Horses at Once

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

At the conclusion of the 17th Party Congress, China’s leaders named the likely successor to President Hu Jintao. The trouble is, they picked two vastly different men to vie for the same top job. Will these new “heirs apparent” be able to work in tandem? Or will their competition for power pull the country apart?

China's 17th Party Congress Outcome

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:19:18 GMT

China Center Senior Fellow Cheng Li provides an update on the 17th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, including an assessment of the newly anointed leadership.

China’s Most Powerful “Princelings”: How Many Will Enter the New Politburo?

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The 17th Party Congress may cause strong social resentment in China due to the possibility that the newly established Politburo will be filled with many “princelings,” who come from the families of former high-ranking officials. Cheng Li argues that "the presence of these princelings will reinforce public perceptions of the convergence of power and wealth in the country."

China's 17th Party Congress Update

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:41:06 GMT

China Center Senior Fellow Cheng Li provides an update on the 17th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, including an assessment of Hu Jintao's populist approach and relations with Taiwan.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:16:01 GMT

An internationally-recognized advocate of human rights, peace and justice, the admired spokesman for the people of Tibet, and the 1989 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, the 14th Dalai Lama is one of the world's foremost defenders of non-violent methods to achieve social change.

Leadership Change at the 17th Party Congress: A Preview

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In testimony before a Congressional Committee, Cheng Li discusses upcoming changes in China's top leadership that will occur at the 17th Party Congress and will be announced in the coming days.

Preview of China's 17th Party Congress

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:44:48 GMT

China Center Senior Fellow Cheng Li previews the 17th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and how important the event is for choosing the next generation of China's leaders.

The Opportunities and Tensions from China’s Integration into the World Economy

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Event Information:

October 09, 2007, 8:00 AM to 2:45:00 PM

Chinese Imports and Product Safety

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:44:26 GMT

In recent months, products imported from China have been recalled, frightening American consumers. Jeffrey Bader says while China is attempting to improve its product safety and monitor its many exports, it lacks some of the stop-gap measures that other nations employ.

China’s Two Li’s: Frontrunners in the Race to Succeed Hu Jintao

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Of all the issues surrounding China’s upcoming 17th Party Congress, Cheng Li says that the most intriguing one centers on the selection of a candidate or candidates to succeed Hu Jintao.

The Dynamics of Change among China, Japan and the U.S.

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In a speech to the Brookings Council, Jeff Bader says that the “U.S., China, and Japan will be the three most important countries in determining the fate of the Asia-Pacific community in the 21^st century.”

China's Quest for Overseas Oil

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Erica Downs, Far Eastern Economic Review (September 2007)

Right-Sizing the People’s Liberation Army: Exploring the Contours of China’s Military

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:30:00 GMT

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September 24, 2007, 1:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice once commented on China’s military buildup as looking "outsized for its regional concerns." What might armed forces consistent with Beijing's legitimate self-defense requirements look like? Panelists presented their findings on the “right-size” for China’s national security strategy, strategic forces, and ground forces at this seminar.

Appreciation, Inflation, and China's Competitiveness

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao argues that China’s inflation must be viewed not just as a current monetary issue, but rather as a part of the country’s long-term economic development.

China: The Correct Sequence Should be Inflation First, Appreciation Second

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao says development of China’s financial sector would help maintain a stable rate of inflation, and prepare the Chinese economy for measured currency revaluation.

Behind the CPI Figures

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao addresses concerns that inflation in China has led to a rise in food prices. To solve the current imbalances, he argues, China must allow its interest rates and the prices of its raw materials and energy to adjust to natural market levels. Doing so would increase demand, supply markets’ efficiency, and wage levels.

Inflation First, Appreciation Second: China’s Practical Choice

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In response to China’s growing global current account surplus, Chinese policymakers should focus first on raising the inflation rate and then allow for currency appreciation, argues Xiao Geng.

How the China Development Bank Should Cope with Market and Government Failures

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao discusses the important role the China Development Bank can play in helping both the Chinese government and market overcome barriers to generating high-efficiency investments.