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Our Dossier

This dossier documents the United States relationship with China.

Important notice:
We are in the process of rebuilding our dossiers with statements and other documents issued by the new Administration.

Please use the tabs to access the three sections of this dossier:

Tab 1 lists US priorities with regard to China, major USG statements, latest USG statements, USG fact sheets, and USG reports

Tab 2 lists nonofficial reports, journal articles, and other documents.

Tab 3 provides a set of links to major web sites.

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USG Reports


Congressional Research ServiceChina's Currency: A Summary of the Economic Issues Source: CRS report for Congress, 06/17/09
 

Congressional Research ServiceHuman Rights in China: Trends and Policy Implications Source: CRS report for Congress, 06/12/09
 

Congressional Research ServiceChina and the Global Financial Crisis: Implications for the United States Source: CRS report for Congress, 06/03/09

 

Congressional Research ServiceChina-U.S. Trade Issues Source: CRS report for Congress, 06/03/09

Congressional Research ServiceChina and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Missiles: Policy Issues Source: CRS report for Congress, 05/26/09
 

Congressional Research ServiceU.S. - China Counterterrorism Cooperation: Issues for U.S. Policy Source: CRS report for Congress, 05/07/09
 

Congressional Research ServiceU.S. - Funded Assistance Programs in China Source: CRS report for Congress, 04/24/09

Congressional Research ServiceU.S.-China Military Contacts: Issues for Congress Source: CRS report for Congress, 04/15/09
 

Congressional Research ServiceChina-U.S. Relations: Current Issues and Implications for U.S. Policy Source: CRS report for Congress, 04/02/09
 

Military Power of the People’s Republic of China 2009 Source: U.S. Dept of Defense, March 2009
 

Congressional Research ServiceChina's Economic Conditions Source: CRS report for Congress, 03/05/09
 

Congressional Research ServiceChina's Holdings of U.S. Securities: Implications for the U.S. Economy Source: CRS report for Congress, 03/05/09
 

2008 Report to Congress of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. This report monitors the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China.

 

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Major State Department Reports on China

US Government Reports Icon 2008 China Human Rights Report

US Government Reports IconChina Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 | Full report

US Government Reports Icon 2008 International Religious Freedom Report for China

US Government Reports Icon 2009 Human Trafficking Report

US Government Reports Icon Background Notes, China
US Government Reports Icon Background Notes, Hong Kong
US Government Reports Icon Background Notes, Macau

 

The United States Policy towards China: A Dossier

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi after a joint press conference, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Guang Niu, Pool)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi after a joint press conference, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Guang Niu, Pool).

Key U.S. Policy Priorities

bullet The United States and China can promote economic stability through “greater transparency and regulatory reform” and through free and fair trade.

bullet The two countries are also the largest energy consumers and emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. Obama said cooperation on energy and climate change is simply a matter of common sense.

bullet United States and China need to work together against violent extremism around the world and to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.

bullet The United States also hopes to engage China on human rights.

Obama at U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (2009-07-27)

FIRST U.S.-CHINA STRATEGIC & ECONOMIC DIALOGUE - July 27-28, 2009

bullet Assuring recovery from the most serious global economic crisis in generations and assuring balanced and sustained global growth once recovery has taken hold;

bullet Make progress on the interconnected issues of climate change, energy and the environment.

bullet Finding complementary approaches to security and development challenges in the region and across the globe.

State and Treasury Secretaries: We Need Better Ties with China (2009-07-27)
 

Major US Government Statements

A select list of major statements On the United States and Africa with policy value.

Latest US Government Statements

The five most recent statements in reverse chronological order. 

US Government Fact Sheets

The five most recent fact sheets.

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