US Government Sources on China

Welcome to this guide to US Government sources on China. This page is designed for anyone interested in keeping up to date with the various aspects of Sino-American relations. The links are arranged by agency, and while this guide is not exhaustive, it does show the wide range of agencies concerned with China.

Administration on Aging

Resource name:Sharing Experiences with China
Description:Provides an overview of the state of the elderly in China and summarizes cooperation between the AOA and its Chinese counterpart.

Census Bureau

Resource name:Trade (Imports, Exports and Trade Balance) with China
Description:This is a good place to get some quick statistics on trade between the United States and China.

Center for Disease Control

Resource name:CDC Travelers' Health - China
Description:Gives information on areas at risk for yellow fever and malaria in China.

Department of Commerce

Resource name:China Gateway Homepage
Description:Provides a wealth of information on the China market and doing business in China.
Resource name:TRCS China Monitoring Gateway
Description:This site is maintained by the DOC's Trade Remedy Compliance Staff and contains trade data and links to trade laws and other resources.

Department of Energy

Resource name:Country Analysis Briefs: China
Description:Provides background information on China, with an emphasis on China's primary energy resources.
Resource name:OIT: China
Description:Provides an overview of the US Office of Industrial Technology in China. Contains links to team reports.

Library of Congress

Resource name:China - A Country Study
Description:This is a lengthy overview of Chinese history, economics, politics, etc.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Resource name:International Activities: Program Summaries: People's Republic of China
Description:Provides information on NOAA's activities with its counterpart organizations in China.
Resource name:U.S-China Cooperation in Coastal Management
Description:Contains project summaries, reports, and bilateral agreements regarding NOAA's involvement in coastal management projects in China. This page is not directly accessible from the previous website.

Office of the United States Trade Representative

Resource name:USTR/World Regions - China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Taiwan
Description:Provides information on a wide variety of agreements and reports dealing with trade with China.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Resource name:China E-News: Energy, Environment, Economy
Description:The purpose of this site is "to keep you informed on energy and environmental issues in China."

Social Security Administration

Resource name:Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Asia and Pacific, 2002 - China
Description:Provides information on China's social insurance and pension systems.

State Department

Resource name:Foreign Relations of the United States
Description:These online volumes contain diplomatic correspondence from the Truman administration to the Johnson administration. Among the volumes available in full text are those dealing with China.
Resource name:International Adoption - China (Mainland)
Description:Provides information for Americans who would like to adopt children in China.
Resource name:China - Travel Warning
Description:Gives a summary of health and personal safety concerns for Americans traveling to China.
Resource name:Country Information: China
Description:Provides background notes and links to policy reports.
Resource name:The United States and China
Description:Contains news and information about Sino-American relations. Provides a link to subscribe to the US-China Mailing List.
Resource name:The United States Embassy in China
Description:This is the homepage of the US Embassy in China. Provides such information as news headlines, important information for those visiting China, and links to resources on doing business in China.

United States Congress

Resource name:Congressional-Executive Commission on China
Description:This commission was established by Congress "to monitor human rights and the development of the rule of law in China."
Resource name:U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Description:This is another Congressional commission, established to research economic and security issues in Sino-American relations.

United States Department of Agriculture

Resource name:ERS/USDA Brifing Room - China
Description:Provides links to a wide range of agricultural topics related to China, including China's agricultural markets.
Resource name:Resources for China
Description:Provides numerous links pertaining to agriculture in China, including links to satellite imagery, weather, crop data, and special reports.
Resource name:USDA Forest Service International Programs: China
Description:Provides information on forestry in China and the activities of the USDA Forest Service's activities in China.

This page was created by Brad Brazzeal.

Last updated December 2, 2003.

Disclaimer:This webpage was created for informational purposes only. The creator is not reponsible for any content found in pages to which this site links.