Title:
U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change
Author:
Office of the Press Secretary
Source:
The White House
Date:
September 25, 2015
Description:
- In November 2014, President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping stood together in Beijing to make a historic U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change, emphasizing their personal commitment to a successful climate agreement in Paris and marking a new era of multilateral climate diplomacy as well as a new pillar in their bilateral relationship.
Asia Pacific Regional Developments
Title:
FACT SHEET: President Xi Jinping’s State Visit to the United States
- Author:
- Office of the Press Secretary
- Source:
- The White House
- Date:
- September 25, 2015
- Description:
- Released by the White House
Title:
FACT SHEET: U.S.-China Economic Relations
- Author:
- Office of the Press Secretary
- Source:
- The White House
- Date:
- September 25, 2015
- Description:
- The United States and China recognize their shared interest in promoting a strong and open global economy, inclusive growth and sustainable development, and a stable international financial system, supported by the multilateral economic institutions founded at the end of World War II that have benefited the peoples of both nation
Title:
The Truth About US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea
Author:
Shannon Tiezzi
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 22, 2015
Description:
- A discussion on a particular focus on the question of U.S. freedom of navigation (FON) patrols within 12 nautical miles of China’s artificial islands – leading to headlines like this, from Associated Press: “McCain: U.S. should ignore China’s claims in South China Sea.”
Title:
How Washington Can Manage Sustainable Strategic Competition With China
Author:
Robert Daly
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 22, 2015
Description:
- When U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Washington next week, the dynamics of the bilateral relationship will be more perilous than at any summit in the past thirty-six years. Their challenge, during and after their meetings, is to steer U.S.-China strategic competition onto a manageable course despite disparate interests and antagonistic attitudes in both countries.
Title:
Thailand seeks deeper cooperation with China through Maritime Silk Road
Author:
Sun Chengdong
Source:
China Daily
Date:
September 21, 2015
Description:
- China and Thailand have enjoyed rewarding trade and economic cooperation over the past decade with China the country's biggest trade partner and top tourist source. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and as Country of Honor at the 12th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO); Thailand pulled out all the stops to showcase Thailand's trade and economic potential.
Title:
AIIB releases draft environmental and social safeguards, opens consultations
Author:
Lean Alfred Santos
Source:
Dev Ex
Date:
September 16, 2015
Description:
- One of the most contentious points about the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is being addressed with the release of the Beijing-based financial institution’s environmental and social safeguards.
Title:
China's initiatives not 'Plan B' to int'l financial system
Author:
Shanghai Daily
Source:
SOURCE
Date:
September 13, 2015
Description:
- Recently, western media outlets have accused China of attempting to replace the current international finance system, led by the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), with a "Plan B".
Title:
Plotting the New Silk Road and what it will could mean for economic development
Author:
AUTHOR
Source:
The Siberian Times
Date:
September 11, 2015
Description:
- Moscow and Beijing this month signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a Russian-Chinese economic alliance aimed at fostering cooperation based on the planned Silk Road East-West route, a concept for a modern trading framework based on the ancient Silk Road that connected China to the Mediterranean.
Title:
UK maritime services sector welcomes China’s One Belt, One Road plan
Author:
Bob Jaques
Source:
Seatrade Maritime News
Date:
September 10, 2015
Description:
- The UK maritime sector’s positive response to China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and Economic Belt development vision was confirmed by a strong turnout of high-level speakers and attendees at a half-day conference on the subject during London International Shipping Week.
Title:
US-China: Climate Change Challenge and Opportunity
Author:
Li Shuo
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 09, 2015
Description:
- With so many contentious bilateral issues between the U.S. and China – the South China Sea and cyber security to name just two – hopes are building for President Xi Jinping’s first official visit to the U.S. this September. The world’s two biggest CO2 emitters could deliver another environmental high note, one that could have crucial significance for climate talks in Paris in December this year
Title:
Why It Matters That the US May Sanction Chinese Entities Over Cyber Espionage
Author:
Ankit Panda
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 01, 2015
Description:
- The Washington Post reported on Sunday that the Obama administration was working to impose sanctions against Chinese individuals and entities involved in cyber attacks and espionage against the United States. The report comes just a couple weeks ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s inaugural state visit to the United States
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Title:
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175 years of events in Asia's maritime periphery
- Author:
- AUTHOR
- Source:
- Asian Maritime Transparency Initiative
- Date:
- 2015
- Description:
- A timeline