Obama's Challenge to China ─ The Pivot to Asia

This book explores U.S.-China relations, the most important bilateral relationship in the world, under the leadership of President Barack Obama. Obama took office just as Chinaa€?s rise to global power accelerated; his decisions set the stage for a new era in U.S.-China relations . In Part I, the book outlines Barack Obamaa€?s own personal worldview and the backgrounds of the advisors that made up his China team, including Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates, John Kerry, and Susan Rice. Part II chronologically details the major events in U.S.-China relations from 2009 to 2014, including such high-profile cases as Obamaa€?s first China visit, the a€?Pivot to Asiaa€?, the story of blind lawyer Cheng Guangcheng, Xi Jinpinga€?s rise to power, and Edward Snowdena€?s revelations on U.S. cyberespionage. Part III switches back to a topical organization, addressing Sino-U.S. relations and interactions with regards to various issues: economics, military relations, climate change, human rights, and multilateral cooperation in regional and international organizations such as the APEC, G20 and the United Nations. Finally, the book ends with timely suggestions for how to improve the U.S.-China relationship and ensure a peaceful future.

Chi Wang worked at the U.S. Library of Congress' Chinese section for 47 years and has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown University since 1969. He served as an advisor on China affairs for several U.S. presidential administrations. Dr. Wang has published many books and articles on U.S.-China relations. He has a Ph.D. in history from Georgetown University.