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Reuters/Jason Lee - Military delegates dressed in the latest uniform attend the reception of marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of People's Liberation Army in Beijing.

Save to My Portfolio Recruitment, Training and Education in China’s 80-year-old Military

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

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. Read More

China, Asia, Northeast Asia

SPOTLIGHT: Taiwan


Reuters/Nicky Loh - Protesters march on Zhongxiao Road towards the Presidential Office in Taipei.

Save to My Portfolio Georgia's Lessons for Taiwan

Jeffrey A. Bader and Douglas Paal, September 2008

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." Read More

Taiwan, Georgia, International Relations, Russia, China

spotlight: china


Reuters/Phil Noble - A policeman watches as fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Save to My Portfolio Showcasing a New China

Jeffrey A. Bader, August 13, 2008

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

China, Asia, International Relations, Foreign Policy

SPOTLIGHT: China


Reuters/Joe Chan - The U.S. flag is unfurled during a flag-raising ceremony ahead of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Save to My Portfolio An Olympic Lift to U.S.-China Relations

Cheng Li and Frank Wu, August 05, 2008

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. Read More

China, Foreign Policy, Civil Liberties, Human Rights, Civil Society

SPOTLIGHT: China


Reuters/Claro Cortes - A security guard fans himself beside an Olympic logo in Beijing.

Save to My Portfolio Avoid Negative Sound Bites on Beijing

Jeffrey A. Bader and Richard C. Bush III, July 29, 2008

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.” Read More

China, U.S. Politics, Political Campaigns, Human Rights, Foreign Policy

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio China’s Energy Policies and Their Environmental Impacts

Erica S. Downs, August 13, 2008

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.  Read More

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Save to My Portfolio China's Spring and Summer

Tuesday, July 08, 2008
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

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. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Debating China's Future: Speed vs. Direction

Cheng Li, Spring 2008

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. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Contending with the Rise of China: Build on Three Decades of Progress

Jeffrey A. Bader, Richard C. Bush III, February 2007

The next President should embrace the strategy of engagement initiated by President Nixon and sustained by all his successors to date. Presidential candidates should avoid tendentious condemnations of China and instead signal their intention to develop a personal relationship of trust with their Chinese counterpart soon after taking office. Read More

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The John L. Thornton China Center develops timely, independent analysis and policy recommendations to help U.S. and Chinese leaders address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

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China China: A Global Power

Cheng Li, August 13, 2008

China It's Time to Take an Objective View of China

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ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

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Doug Elmendorf, whose government posts have included the Federal Reserve, Treasury, Council of Economic Advisors, and CBO, focuses his research on macroeconomics and fiscal policy. He is co-editor of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and director of The Hamilton Project, which develops proposals for shared growth.

ExpertJoshua M. Epstein

A leader in the agent-based computational modeling methodology and a recent recipient of the 2008 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, Josh Epstein is known for his groundbreaking work on epidemics and bioterrorism.

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

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Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert S. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

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Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.

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The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.