40 on 40: Four Decades of Evolving Sino-American Relations is a tribute to the 40th anniversary of the formal establishment of Sino-American diplomatic relations. Comprising in-depth interviews with prominent diplomats and scholars from both countries, the 40 interviewees include former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Joseph Nye, former Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., Cui Tiankai, and Chief Negotiator of China’s WTO accession, Long Yongtu. They share with readers their firsthand knowledge and penetrating insights of what is now regarded as the most important bilateral relationship in the world. Chronicling the ups and downs of this complex relationship in the last four decades, the book is not only an integral resource to understanding the course of Sino-American relations, but also offers valuable lessons on promoting bilateral cooperation and managing the future development of relations between the two countries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Zhao Qizheng: A Real China That the US Need Not Fear
Long Yongtu: The United States Lost Nothing for China’s WTO Accession
Tao Wenzhao: Normalization of Sino-US Relations Was an Important Link for Reform and Opening Up Zhou Wenzhong: The Only Wise Option Is Seeking Common Ground While Reserving Differences
He Weiwen: No Politician Can Derail the Tracks of Sino-US Economic and Trade Relations
Wang Jisi: Both Chinese and American People Want a Stable China-US Relationship
Yang Yi: Do Not Make Military Exchange a “Collateral” for SinoUS Relations
Yang Jiemian: A Telescopic View of Sino-US Relations
Cui Tiankai: Chinese Wisdom Can Chart a New Path for China-US Relations
Yao Yunzhu: The Two Great Countries Should Not Be Enemies
Huang Renwei: Continuity of Sino-US Relations Is a Necessity for the Fundamental Interests of Both Countries
He Yafei: It Takes Broad-Mindedness to Develop Relations
Ni Feng: Benefits of Sino-US Cooperation Remain Substantial
Zhu Feng: We Must Have a Clear and Objective View of the US Factor in China’s Development
Wu Xinbo: China and the US Will Embark on a Balanced Relationship
Yuan Peng: Deep-Level Binding of Mutual Interests Is a Big Success Story in Sino-US Relations
Chen Dongxiao: Building a New Type of Great Power Relations Is the Only Way Out for China and the US Da Wei: Stable Sino-US Relations Agree with the Grand Development Strategies of Both Countries
Song Guoyou: Economic and Trade Relations Remain the “Ballast” of Sino-US Relations
Diao Daming: US Congress’s Passing of Certain Bills by a Large Margin Does Not Amount to Anti-China Consensus
Jimmy Carter: The Normalization of US-China Relations Has Advanced World Peace
Ezra Vogel: China and the US Need More “Empathetic” Scholars
J. Stapleton Roy: The US Can Get Along with a Stronger and More Prosperous China
Joseph Nye: Soft Power Can Be a Win-Win Approach for Both China and the US
Kenneth Lieberthal: China and the US Must Guard against Overall Confrontation
Jeffrey Bader: China and the US Can Both Be Pillars of the International System
Susan Shirk: Managing US-China Competition Requires Restraint and Caution from Both Sides
Terry Branstad: Good Chemistry between Leaders Will Herald a Bright Future for China and the US
David M. Lampton: Positive Mutual Dependence Can Be a Hedge against the Thucydides Trap
Thomas Fingar: China’s Increased Capacity Is Not Incompatible with US Interests
Harry Harding: China and the US Can Foster Positive Competition—Even over Political Systems
Douglas Paal: The US Must Make Room for China in the New Global Power Structure
Kenneth Jarrett: American Companies Still Believe in LongTerm Opportunities in the China Market Robert S. Ross: Pragmatic Diplomacy Can Again Pave the Way to China-US Cooperation
David Dollar: Economic Fundamentals Will Drive China and the US to a Future of Greater Potential Dennis Wilder: Candid and Friendly Personal Relationships Boost China-US Strategic Trust
Robert Daly: Emergent Technology May Be a Sorely Needed Positive Foundation for US-China Relations Paul Haenle: Greater Cooperation on International Issues Benefits China, the US, and the World
Daniel H. Rosen: Trust Building Is the Solution to China-US Bilateral Woes
Peter Gries: “Humanized” China-US Relations Help Bridge Differences
Afterword
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Center for American Studies, Fudan University CAS
Center for American Studies, Fudan University (CAS) is one of the first research institutes for American studies in China. In December 2000, CAS was designated by the Chinese Ministry of Education as one of the key research institutes of the humanities and social sciences in China, focusing on American studies.
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Shanghai Institute of American Studies SIAS
Shanghai Institute of American Studies (SIAS) is a research organization funded by the Shanghai municipal government. Its mission is to improve China-US relations and to strengthen mutual understanding between the two countries through research projects and related activities. SIAS also provides advisory services to the Chinese central government as well as local decision-makers.
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Provides valuable insights into 40 years of evolving Sino-American relations.
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Helps readers better understand current bilateral relations and predict the path of this relationship.
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Reveals personal stories of insiders who have studied and influenced the diplomatic policies of both China and the U.S.
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Presents pictures that capture many significant moments in the history of SinoAmerican relations.
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Provides valuable insights into 40 years of evolving Sino-American relations.
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Helps readers better understand current bilateral relations and predict the path of this relationship.
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Reveals personal stories of insiders who have studied and influenced the diplomatic policies of both China and the U.S.
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Presents pictures that capture many significant moments in the history of SinoAmerican relations.