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- 美國在台協會處長馬啟思「伊波拉防疫訓練中心」開幕儀式致詞稿 (全文英文)。
Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut at the Opening Ceremony of Taiwan's Ebola Training Course for Regional Partners. 
OT-1504C. March 18, 2015, 2 pages.
“The United States and Taiwan share a distinguished history of cooperation in health, science, and other related fields, and during this past year we have found opportunities in times of crisis to bring our cooperation to a new level, for the benefit of the global community.” (From AIT)
- 美國在台協會馬啟思處長肯定台灣在伊波拉防疫的貢獻。
Statement by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut on Taiwan Ebola Donation.
OT-1503. March 11, 2015, 1 page.
"The United States commends Taiwan for its recent donation to the Pan-American Development Foundation (PADF). These funds will be used to purchase Clinical Care Kits containing personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other essential items to assist the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) in its efforts to prepare for, prevent, and respond to possible outbreaks of Ebola and other infectious diseases." (From AIT)
- Haenle, Paul and Stephen Hadley.
The Catch-22 in U.S.-Chinese Relations.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, February 22, 2015, 2 pages.
“The United States and China don’t agree on every issue. But in the past, the two countries have found ways to deal with their disagreements without obstructing progress in areas of common interest.” (From the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
- Katzman, Kenneth and others.
The “Islamic State” Crisis and U.S. Policy.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, February 11, 2015, 42 pages.
"The Islamic State (IS, aka the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL/ISIS) is a transnational Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group that has expanded its control over areas of parts of Iraq and Syria since 2013, threatening the wider region. There is debate over the degree to which the Islamic State organization might represent a direct terrorist threat to the U.S. homeland or to U.S. facilities and personnel in the region” (From CRS report)
- Mazza, Michael.
U.S. in the Asia-Pacific: Towards a More Effective Asia Strategy.
American Enterprise Institute, January 30, 2015, 5 pages.
“To more effectively reassure allies and deter potential foes, the United States should alter both its rhetoric and its regional defense strategy. First, it is time to be direct with China. The administration should make clear that it welcomes and even encourages China’s peaceful rise, that it sees China as an important economic partner, and that a China that binds itself to the rules and norms of the presiding international order can be a force for peace and prosperity in the world.” (From American Enterprise Institute)
- Pilger, Michael.
Taiwan’s Improving Patrol Fleet Could Enhance its Ability to Defend against a Chinese Invasion.
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, February 3, 2015, 6 pages.
“The Taiwan Navy’s more capable patrol fleet could improve its ability to damage or destroy PLA amphibious ships during a Chinese invasion. In such a scenario, Taiwan likely would use its upgraded patrol fleet—in conjunction with Taiwan’s larger surface combatants, land-based ASCMs, fighter aircraft, and mines—to conduct a multi-axis attack against PLA amphibious ships as they cross the Taiwan Strait.” (From the U.S. –China Economic and Security Review Commission)
- Blinken, Antony.
U.S. Economic Policy in East Asia and the Pacific.
U.S. Department of State, February 13, 2015, 11 pages.
"We have this policy that we call the rebalance, and it has several pillars, each of which contributes in substantial ways to facilitating and supporting this region’s growth and economic dynamism. To start with, we’re redoubling our commitment to the region’s security, which is essential to its economic future." (From the U.S. Department of State)
- Council of Economic Advisers.
"Middle-Class Economics: The Role of Productivity, Inequality, and Participation."
Economic Report of the President, February 2015, 20 pages.
"The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. It overviews the nation's economic progress using text and extensive data appendices." (From the Economic Report of the President)
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- Morrison, Wayne M.
China-U.S. Trade Issues.
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, March 17, 2015, 60 pages.
"Despite growing commercial ties, the bilateral economic relationship has become increasingly complex and often fraught with tension. From the U.S. perspective, many trade tensions stem from China’s incomplete transition to a free market economy.” (From CRS report)
- The President's 2015 Trade Policy Agenda.
Office of the United States Trade Representative, March 2015, 49 pages.
"President Obama’s trade policy seeks to promote growth, support more well-paying jobs in the United States, and strengthen the middle class." (From the USTR)
- Coleman, Mary Sue.
Public Higher Education in the 21st Century: Can American Continue to Lead?”
Vital Speeches of the Day, February 2005, pp.38-42
"Our state and federal lawmakers, our leaders in business and industry, and our great philanthropic institutions all have a stake in the strength and productivity of public higher education.” (From Vital Speeches of the Day)
- The 2015 National Security Strategy.
The White House, February 6, 2015, 32 pages.
“The President’s new National Security Strategy provides a vision and strategy for advancing the nation’s interests, universal values, and a rules-based international order through strong and sustainable American leadership. The strategy sets out the principles and priorities that describe how America will lead the world toward greater peace and a new prosperity.” (From Fact Sheet: The 2015 National Security Strategy)
- Platzer, Michaela D. and Alison Siskin.
Balancing Tourism against Terrorism: The Visa Waiver Program
(CRS Report for Congress)
Washington, D.C.: Congressional Research Service, March 13, 2015, 3 pages.
"Balancing national security interests against efforts to facilitate international travel through the VWP presents challenges to legislators. The United States has a large travel and tourism industry.” (From CRS Report)
- Lindsay, Jon R.
“The Impact of China on Cybersecurity: Fiction and Friction.”
International Security, February 18, 2015, PP 7-47
"Exaggerated fears about the paralysis of digital infrastructure and growing concerns over competitive advantage exacerbate the spiral of mistrust. Closer consideration of domestic factors within China and China’s strategic interaction with the United States reveals a more complicated yet less worrisome situation. This article argues that for every type of purported Chinese cyber threat, there are also serious Chinese vulnerabilities and Western strengths that reinforce the political status quo.” (From International Security)
- Verrastro, Frank A. and others.
Toward a Better Understanding of Oil Markets.
Center for Strategic and International Studies, January 26, 2015, 2 pages.
“The rapid drop in oil prices over the past six months has spawned a wide range of (at times, conflicting) conspiracy theories on how and why oil prices are falling. While these theories are creative and intriguing, we contend that market watchers would be far better served by analyzing the fundamentals of supply, demand, economic performance, and cost competitiveness to understand the basics behind this dramatic decline.” (From the CSIS)
- Sewall, Sarah.
Ending Modern Slavery: The Role of U.S. Leadership.
U.S. Department of State, February 11, 2015, 3 pages.
“Trafficking in persons harms people and corrodes communities. It corrupts labor markets and global supply chains that are essential to a thriving global economy. It undermines rule of law and stability. Fighting trafficking in persons is the smart thing to do, and it is the right thing to do. As President Obama has said, “Our fight against human trafficking is one of the great human rights causes of our time, and the United States will continue to lead it.” It is our responsibility as a country and as individuals to protect the universal values of liberty and freedom.” (From the U.S. Department of State)
- Abbott, Alden.
Patent Policy Change Would Undermine Property Rights and Innovation.
The Heritage Foundation, March 4, 2015, 4 pages.
“The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), one of the world’s largest and most influential SSOs, recently approved a new policy that will reduce the value of SEPs, discourage involvement by innovative companies in IEEE standard setting, and undermine support for strong patents, which are critical to economic growth and innovation.” (From the Heritage Foundation)
- Mezue, Bryan C. and others.
“The Power of Market Creation: How Innovation Can Spur Development.”
Foreign Affairs, January/February 2015, 8 pages.
“In our research on growth, therefore, we have taken the opposite approach, working not from the top down but from the bottom up, adopting the perspective of the firm and the manager. From this vantage point, we have learned that different types of innovation have radically different effects on economic and employment growth. This insight gives entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors the ability to collaborate as never before to create the conditions most likely to unlock sustained prosperity, particularly in the developing world.” (From Foreign Affairs)
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