From August 4th through August 9th, 2006, the Aspen Strategy Group met in Aspen, Colorado to examine questions surrounding China’s rise into the 21st century. Representing diverse perspectives from multidisciplinary fields, Aspen Strategy Group members, invited guests, and China experts collaborated on furthering understanding of the complexities of a rising China and the implications for the United States and the international community. This publication presents the 11 papers that helped guide and illuminate our discussions over the week. It also includes the workshop scene setter and a set of concluding observations. Read China’s March on the 21st Century