Does: AAdvantage Miles + Asian Miles = Just one?
Background
I am starting to travel quite a bit and need help being more efficient. When I travel within the US, I typically try to fly through AA. I currently only have 19,000 AAdvantage Points.
Now I am starting to fly cathay pacific to Hong Kong (from Los Angeles), so I have signed up for the Marco Polo Club.
My Questions
1. Can I combind my AA points and my Marco Polo Points?
2. If yes, should I send them to AA?
3. I can convert Amex Points to British air ways (but not AAdvantage). Can I later transfer asian miles to Advantage?
4. Whats the most efficient way for me to move up my status?