Yan Xuetong

Commentaries by Yan Xuetong

Yan Xuetong

Distinguished Professor, Tsinghua University

Yan Xuetong is Distinguished Professor of Tsinghua University. He is one of China’s leading experts on China’s foreign policy, national security, and U.S.-China relations.

Avoiding War, but Always Worried
Dec 28, 2021
Strategic competition between China and the United States should be characterized not as a new cold war but as an uneasy peace. Shooting is not likely to break out, but the two countries will remain in dread of each other in the coming decade.
U.S.-China Rivalry U.S. China Policy China’s U.S. Policy Pivot to Asia China’s Rise World Order
China-U.S. Competition for Strategic Partners
Oct 29, 2015
By re-engaging with its neighbors, especially American allies, in a formal alliance system, China would set up the function of preventative cooperation. That would help to maintain regional peace and security.
Asia-Pacific China’s Rise China-US Relations Global Governance
A Bipolar World Is More Likely than A Unipolar or Multipolar One
Apr 20, 2015
Using a formula to define “comprehensive national strength,” Yan Xuetong explains how China has increased its national strength by expanding militarily, opening up economically, and maintaining strategic alliances. The world is increasingly witnessing bipolarization due to smaller nations strategically taking sides with either the U.S. or China for their securitization, yet this doesn't mean another Cold War.
International Order Major Power Relationsstions Multi-polarization