January 26, 2012

China’s Global Quest for Resources and Implications for the United States

On January 26th, Dr. Patrick M. Cronin, CNAS Senior Advisor and Director of the Asia-Pacific Security Program, testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He discussed the subject of China's approach to managing natural resources and its implications for U.S. national security.

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