[U.S.-China Relations Statement Factsheet] February 2011

Term: February 1-28, 2011

Main Issues

1. Future Direction of U.S-China Relationship: Prospects of U.S.-China Relations

United States

Feb. 11 White House Press Briefing

China

Feb. 1 Global Times Editorial

2. Human Rights: United States and Human Rights in China, Human Rights in Tibet, Harassment of Foreign Journalists by Chinese Authorities, Chinese Complaints on the Western Media Reporting of ‘Jasmine Revolution’, Chinese Government’s Internet Censorship, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Remarks on Internet Freedom, Western Sanctions against Zimbabwe, Regime Change in Egypt, U.S. Double Standards in Policies Regarding the Middle East

United States

Feb. 2 State Department Daily Press Briefing

Feb. 3 State Department Daily Press Briefing

Feb. 6 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Special Briefing

Feb. 9 State Department Daily Press Briefing

Feb. 15 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Remarks

Feb. 18 State Department Daily Press Briefing

Feb. 24 State Department Daily Press Briefing

Feb. 28 State Department Daily Press Briefing, U.S. Ambassador to China Huntsman’s Remarks

China

Feb. 11 Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi’s Remarks after Meeting Zimbabwean Presi-dent Mugabe

Feb. 14 Global Times Editorial

Feb. 17 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu’s Regular Press Conference, Global Times Editorial

Feb. 18 Global Times Editorial

Feb. 25 Global Times Editorial

Feb. 26 Global Times Editorial

3. North Korea: China’s Stance on Inter-Korean Relations, U.S. Recognition of Threats from North Korea

United States

Feb. 16 Director of National Intelligence Clapper’s Statement on the Annual ‘Worldwide Threat Assessment of the United States Intelligence Community’ Pre-sented to the Senate Select Committee

China

Feb. 2 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei’s Remarks

Feb. 10 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu’s Regular Press Conference

4. Economic Cooperation: U.S. Stance on Chinese Economic Reform, U.S.-China Economic Relations, U.S.-China Trade Relations, RMB Exchange Rate, China’s Per-ceptions on the Challenges for Economic Development, United States and Chinese Telecom Manufacturer

United States

Feb. 10 Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs Brainard’s Re-marks at the U.S.-China Business Council’s “Forecast 2011” Conference

Feb. 11 Trade Representative Kirk’s Remarks on the Economic Conflicts with Chi-na

Feb. 18 Deputy Trade Representative Marantis’s Remarks at the University of Georgia

Feb. 19 Treasury Secretary Geithner’s Remarks at a Meeting to Set G-20 Agenda

Feb. 22 Assistant Treasury Secretary Collyns’s Remarks Regarding U.S.-Asia Eco-nomic Relationship

China

Feb. 16 Global Times Editorial

Feb. 19 Global Times Editorial

5. Cooperation on Military Security: U.S. Concerns on China’s Military Threat, Chinese Stance Regarding such Concerns, Chinese Threat to the Asia-Pacific Region and the Necessity for Military Cooperation with the U.S., Chinese Opinion on U.S. “National Military Strategic Report”

United States

Feb. 16 Director of National Intelligence Clapper’s Statement on the Annual ‘Worldwide Threat Assessment of the United States Intelligence Community’ Pre-sented to the Senate Select Committee

Feb. 17 Navy Admiral Willard’s Remarks at a Foreign Press Center News Confe-rence

China

Feb. 11 People’s Daily Online Editorial

Feb. 21 People’s Daily Online Editorial

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