Risk to bilateral relationship will only grow if diplomatic communications channels remain blocked

China's leaders could consider joining a competing regional pact if delays continue in negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

It is wishful thinking to believe China would cave in and accept all U.S. demands in Chile

Despite positive noises from Beijing and Washington, failure to agree on the thorniest issues could still scuttle any final agreement

Inquiry could give Beijing extra time and a psychological advantage

The idea that Beijing would drag its feet in hopes of dealing with a friendlier U.S. administration doesn’t stand up to scrutiny

A visit to the American capital uncovers mixed signals, but a lot of pessimism remains out there