Foreign Policy of the United States

The United States relationship with China touches on an exceptionally broad range of issues, from security, trade, and broader economic issues, to the environment and human rights. Congress faces important questions about what sort of relationship the United States should have with China and how the United States should respond to China's "rise." After more than 30 years of fast-paced economic growth, China's economy is now the second-largest in the world after that of the United States. This book provides an overview of the U.S. and China relationship, recent developments in the relationship, Obama Administration policy toward China, a summary of legislation related to China in the 113th Congress, and reviews major policy issues in the relationship. In addition, the book examines the major issues in the United States policy on Taiwan, Burma. Moreover, it analyzes the U.S. support for judicial reform efforts in Mexico and raises issues for Congress to consider as it oversees current U.S. justice sector programs and considers future support to Mexico.