Summary
Reviews recent developments in and background on China, and highlights importance of China and implications for U.S. policy. Provides overview of and outlines factors affecting U.S.-China relations. Reviews key issues, including Chinese tire imports, global financial crisis, July 2009 Uighur protests in Xinjiang, military and national security issues, economic and trade issues, product safety standards, demonstrations in Tibet, China-U.S. official dialogues, Chinese relationship with Taiwan, Chinese foreign relations, environmental concerns, and domestic political issues. Discusses legislation in the 111th Congress. Provides related 2009 chronology of events.