Mar 30, 2021

Reflecting on the recent meeting in Alaska between China and the United States, one might be tempted to worry about the tough U.S. posturing. Closer examination, however, suggests it was just political theater staged for the media and domestic observers.

Dec 26, 2020

The new U.S. president will adjust the country’s China policy, but the general approach — which reflects the mainstream views of American voters — is not likely to change. What will change is the manner in which U.S. policy is carried out, and here there is uncertainty.

Sep 18, 2020

The choice is clear: China and the United States can either find ways to make things tolerable or simply capitulated to ever-worsening relations and consequences that go beyond our imagination at the moment.

Feb 06, 2020

Strategic currents and cross-currents have resulted in a complex geopolitical stew. China is playing a constructive role in helping keep the heat down as it encourages a solution based on “multiparty consultation.”

Nov 27, 2019

A broad perspective and reference to history is required to properly understand and respond to the recent difficulties. There is reason to keep a positive attitude.

Jun 21, 2019

The trade war is only the latest twist in a tangled China-US relationship. For the two sides to find common ground, the US must accept China’s rise to superpower status on an equal footing, and China should acknowledge the post-World War II order that the US built.

Apr 12, 2019

China-U.S. relations are now “too big to fail,” and thus the two countries must seek a new pragmatic balance in their relationship.

Mar 14, 2019

To truly understand what led to the collapse of the second Trump-Kim summit, one must assess the context and values of each party involved.

Feb 12, 2019

The China-US relationship is changing.

Jul 25, 2018

Despite increased tension and sociopolitical changes, China and the US must continue to find common ground for cooperation to promote peace and stability in a multipolar world.