U.S.-Funded Assistance Programs in China

Abstract

U.S. government support of rule of law and civil society programs in the People's Republic of China (PRC) constitutes a key component of its efforts to promote democratic change in China. Other related U.S. activities include participation in official bilateral dialogues on human rights, public diplomacy programs, and open criticism of PRC policies. During the past decade, U.S. assistance to China has grown in size and breadth. Funding has grown from an annual average of $11.1 million during the 2000-2004 period, mostly for democracy assistance and aid to Tibetans, to $31.5 million during the 2005-2008 period, which included not only democracy and Tibetan assistance but also new funding for educational exchanges and health care programs (HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and treatment). Between 2000 and 2008, the United States government authorized or made available roughly $182 million for programs in China, of which $159 million was devoted to human rights and democracy activities and to Tibetan communities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 24, 2009
Accession Number
ADA501322

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  • Thomas Lum

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  • Library of Congress

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  • Department Of State
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  • Environmental Protection
  • European Union
  • Foreign Aid
  • Foreign Relations
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  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Intellectual Property
  • Law
  • National Politics
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  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government

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