Tag: White House

  • Statements in the evolving US rhetoric on the Chinese ADIZ

    This post contains raw text of policy-relevant statements by the U.S. government about the Chinese air defense identification zone announcement in late November. The statements are edited excerpted by me and have been compiled from numerous sources.

  • Why one might think the US government sees China as threat no. 1

    In recent weeks, a series of U.S. government statements, leaks, and policy changes could leave you with the impression that policymakers see China as the biggest threat to U.S. security. My guess is that even if top officials in the Obama administration believe this, they would rather temper that impression. On the other hand, take…

  • Xi Jinping in Washington: A roundup/liveblog

    This post will be was continually updated today as I find found good or interesting material on Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House, the State Department, and the Pentagon. 4:00 p.m. Last update today. Off to CFR and then offline for the evening. The White House has posted a transcript of…