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ASPI convenes Asian and American stakeholders to work on issues related to trade practices, investment, technological innovation and acquisition, intellectual property, and market access. Our work is distinguished by the breadth of the implications that we consider: not just business and economic implications, but also linkages to diplomatic relations, security, social stability, sustainability, and other considerations.

Reports

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Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative

Recommendations to ensure beneficial and sustainable BRI outcomes.

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Trade in Trouble: How the Asia Pacific Can Step Up and Lead Reforms

Wendy Cutler calls on the Asia Pacific to lead trade reforms in this latest ASPI issue paper.

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Strength in Numbers

Wendy Cutler makes the case for a collaborative approach to addressing concerns with China's state-led economic model.

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Advancing the U.S.-Korea Economic Agenda

Issue paper highlighting areas for closer economic cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea.

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The Avoidable War: U.S.-China Relations and the End of Strategic Engagement

A compendium of six speeches by ASPI President Kevin Rudd on the increasingly fraught ties between the U.S and China.

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Carbon Market Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Assessing Challenges and Overcoming Barriers

ASPI report on carbon market cooperation and linkage in Northeast Asia.

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Northeast Asia Carbon Markets and Trade Connections

ASPI report outlining ways to foster regional trade and carbon market cooperation between China, Japan, and South Korea.

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Reconciling Expectations With Reality in a Transitioning Myanmar

In this ASPI issue paper, Debra Eisenman analyzes five critical challenges facing Myanmar in 2018.

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Business Sector Action to Drive Carbon Market Cooperation in Northeast Asia

ASPI report on how major companies operating in Northeast Asia can drive carbon market cooperation and capitalize on its opportunities.

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Shifting Trade Winds: U.S. Bilateralism and Asia-Pacific Economic Integration

Asia Society Policy Institute paper with recommendations for how to navigate an increasingly complex Asia-Pacific trade landscape in 2018.

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Northeast Asia and the Next Generation of Carbon Market Cooperation

ASPI report on carbon market developments in China, Japan, and Korea and how linkages can be facilitated between these markets to pursue ambitious climate change policies.

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The Trump Administration’s India Opportunity

In this ASPI paper, Marshall Bouton argues that the Trump administration should move rapidly to secure closer cooperation with India.

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A U.S.-China Trade Deal Must Do More Than Roll Back Tariffs

Wendy Cutler joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the latest round of U.S.-China trade talks.

Former World Leaders: The Trade War Threatens the World’s Economy

Kevin Rudd joins nine other former heads of state to urge the U.S. and China to fully resolve their conflict.

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Can the U.S. and China Make a Deal?

Kevin Rudd writes on what to expect in the next round of U.S.-China trade negotiations

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In Texas, Trump Hitches His Wagon to Modi's Star

Anubhav Gupta explains why the U.S. president is befriending Prime Minister Modi.

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Critical Window Is About To Close For U.S.-China Trade Deal

Kevin Rudd advises that the next two months are critical to reaching a U.S.-China trade agreement.

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To Deal, or Not to Deal: The U.S.-China Trade War Enters the End-Game

Kevin Rudd delivered an address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing on the U.S.-China trade dispute.

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Challenges Remain to Finalize U.S.-Japan Trade Deal

Wendy Cutler outlines the remaining challenges to reaching a U.S.-Japan trade deal.

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This Week’s Key China Trade Talks Are in Beijing, Not Shanghai

ASPI's Wendy Cutler and James Green assess the significance of the latest RCEP meeting hosted by China.

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State of Play for Trade With Rep. Joaquin Castro

Wendy Cutler talks trade with Representative Joaquin Castro on The Diplomatic Cable podcast.

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Expect No Breakthrough in U.S.-China Talks

Wendy Cutler lays out the prospects and issues for U.S.-China talks in Shanghai on CNBC.

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U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume

Wendy Cutler discusses the latest U.S.-China trade talks on NPR’s All Things Considered.

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Trade in Trouble: How Asia Can Lead

Wendy Cutler and Kevin Doyle share their insights on Asian trade with The Diplomat.

Featured Initiatives

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Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative

Recommendations to ensure beneficial and sustainable BRI outcomes.
The China Dashboard: Tracking China's Economic Reform Program

Using hard data to analyze China's economy under Xi Jinping.
Building a High Standard and Inclusive Asia-Pacific Trade Architecture

An initiative aimed at promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.
Toward a Northeast Asia Carbon Market

ASPI initiative to create a roadmap for linking the carbon markets in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Asia’s New Pivot: Evolving Ties Between East and West Asia

ASPI initiative exploring the strategic implications of emerging ties between major countries in the Middle East and major countries in east, south, and southeast Asia.