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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/Alfred Cheng Jin - A general view shows the sixth plenary session of China's parliament, National People's Congress, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Save to My Portfolio China's "New" Energy Administration

Erica S. Downs, November-December 2008

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, Erica Downs believes the NEA is unlikely to have the the authority, autonomy, resources, and tools to govern the energy sector. Read More

China, Energy Security, Asia

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

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China's Economic Muscle

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.

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ExpertMauricio Cárdenas

Mauricio Cárdenas is a senior fellow and director of the Latin American Initiative. Formerly minister of Economic Development and Transportation, and director of National Planning of Colombia, his research focuses on international and development economics. He is also the president of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA).

ExpertDouglas W. Elmendorf

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.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  She is completing a project on the politics of advice and consent, and is at work on the politics of how Congress responds to financial crises.

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.

ExpertRebecca Blank

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.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

ExpertCarlos Pascual

Carlos Pascual is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. As vice president and director of Foreign Policy, he focuses on post-conflict stabilization and international security policy.

TOPICThe Presidential Transition

During the 77 days from the election to the Inauguration, Brookings experts will offer 12 "Memos to the President" on top policy priorities across the spectrum of domestic and global challenges, plus additional advice on transitioning from campaigning to governing.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

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.

ExpertEswar Prasad

Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University, is a senior fellow in Global Economy and Development. He was previously head of the Financial Studies Division and the China Division at the IMF.

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.

ExpertDarrell M. West

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.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Research ProjectThe Hamilton Project

The Hamilton Project produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. Their agenda also focuses on enhancing individual economic security and effective public investments. 

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers.

ExpertMark B. McClellan

A medical doctor and economist, Mark McClellan works on promoting high-quality, innovative and affordable health care. Once commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. McClellan now directs the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform.