January 26, 2012

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

By Patrick M. Cronin

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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