Bates Gill Quotes

"These events provide ample justification to those in China who want to see a slowing or even bringing an end to a better relationship with the United States."

"[Experts say economic concerns are going to dominate discussions about China in Congress in the next few years.] Economic problems are going to rise to the surface. Therefore, more Chinese firms will be turning for advice, lobbyists and consultants, ... Chinese companies want to invest here, and they don't want to make mistakes."

"It seems the Chinese would like to proceed and get back to business as usual with the United States in the wake of all the difficulties the relationship had in the past months. And human rights, of course, is a traditional bone of contention."