Chinese President Jiang Zemin gave a policy address at the Waldorf-Astoria on September 8th during a luncheon sponsored by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the U.S.-China Business Council, in cooperation with the Asia Society, the Committee of 100, the Council on Foreign Relations and the U.S.-China Policy Foundation. Access video, audio or text transcript of his speech.

Asia Society Speeches:

U.S.-China Relations Enter the 21st Century
U.S. Ambassador to China James Sasser lists the issues discussed in the October summit meeting between Presidents Clinton and Jiang, namely cooperation in nuclear non-proliferation, energy development, environmental projects, and programs encouraging the rule of law in China. Sasser says that this will pave the way for future visits by American leaders to China, and enhance cooperation between the two countries. Sasser points to China's achievements thus far, and to their role in the Asian Economic Crisis. na's entrance into the WTO, and good Sino-American relations are listed by Tang as China's most important foreign policy issues. Tang spoke at a luncheon by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the Asia Society on September 25, 1998, in New York.

U.S.- China Summit, President Clinton
U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks on the policy issues that will be addressed in the summit meeting with Chinese President Jiang Zemin. Some issues that Clinton will bring up in the summit meeting are nuclear non-proliferation, market liberalization, human rights, and cleaner energy and environment. Clinton cites the policy of engagement set in motion by earlier American presidents, and reaffirms the wisdom in continued relations with China. This speech was given on October 24, 1997 on Voice of America, Washington DC, in conjunction with the Asia Society and the U.S.-China Education Foundation.

U.S.- China Summit, President Jiang Zemin
Chinese President Jiang Zemin outlines several key policy standpoints for healthy Sino-American relations and Chinese stability. While reaffirming China's commitment to democracy and open markets, Jiang reiterates the importance of reunification with Taiwan, and feels China and Taiwan alone should resolve this issue. Jiang says that China is committed to the human rights, but must emphasize basic needs for all its people before the advent of greater political freedoms. This speech was given at a luncheon by the America China Society and five other organizations on October 30, 1997.

AsiaSource Special Reports:

China and WTO: Battles Ahead

China and WTO: The Congressional Vote

China in the WTO (Interview with Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky)

China Threatens Taiwan