China Reform Monitor: No. 1039
Washington plans more tit-for-tat nuclear reductions;
NGO raids continue in Moscow
Washington plans more tit-for-tat nuclear reductions;
NGO raids continue in Moscow
Ghana reconsidering Chinese investments after shooting;
Chinese companies not shy about exporting arms
Media coverage of the June 7-8 "shirt sleeves" summit between President Obama and new Chinese president Xi Jinping in Rancho Mirage, California has largely focused on the two issues that dominated the official agenda. The first was China's extensive intellectual property theft and hacking activities in cyberspace. The second was the threat posed by the regime of reckless "young leader" Kim Jong Un in North Korea.
Violence in Syria puts pressure on Israel;
Pentagon: Russia may be transferring air defenses to Syria;
U.S. gives military aid to Egypt despite undemocratic record
Challenges ahead for new Pak PM;
U.S. Scales back Afghan commitment;
New focus on India-Pak trade