A few visits by senior U.S. officials to China will not solve the thorny problems that exist between the two great powers. Climate can be looked at separately, but broader bilateral relations will not heal so long as Washington focuses on undermining China’s core interests.

Most developing countries live with the impact of climate change. They need to join hands to maintain the authority of the United Nations and its status as the predominant platform in global security governance.

Recent headlines about the origins of Covid-19 have brought a heated rhetoric over the topic back to light. Ultimately, there’s been reflexive jumping to conclusions on all sides, exacerbated by big egos and party partisanship, and to suggest the mystery has been solved is misleading.

Marine protected areas are crucial for conserving blue carbon resources in coastal and deep-sea ecosystems, and these conservation efforts can play a crucial role in reaching multilateral treaties and mitigating conflict in areas such as the South China Sea.

The advent of plastic mulch has electrified agricultural output globally, with China leading the way in its application. Sadly, plastic fragments are now heavily polluting China’s agricultural soils. New regulations within the 14th five-year plan set out to greatly restrict the use of the ultra-thin plastic and protect China’s soil.

It’s a good time to reflect on lessons learned in the pandemic era and look beyond it. If we let things continue as they are, widening income disparities will inevitably promote political divergence, social polarization and vulnerability.

Though DC and Beijing seem to be holding grudges, the state of California has been willing to collaborate with the Chinese government in the area of climate cooperation, and may show how U.S.-China ties can be improved outside of federal exchanges.

Rare earth minerals are well-known, but not well understood by the general public. The complex process needed to create green technology runs straight through China, exposing the U.S. to serious vulnerabilities in obtaining the necessary components for everything from smart phones to electric cars should relations ever turn cold.

As the war in Ukraine continues, the world is learning much about the global dependence on natural resources from Russia’s neighboring states - many of which are vital to “green technology.”

The global pandemic no longer holds the world hostage as it did in 2020 - yet it’s effects and deadly consequences are still present along with the lingering threat of war and economic collapse.