Zhai Kun, Professor at School of International Studies; Deputy Director of Institute of Area Studies, Peking University
Nov 29, 2017
A reasonable progression could be from a “neighborhood community with a shared destiny” to “an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future”, to a “community with a shared future for mankind”.
Shi Yinhong, Professor, Renmin University
Nov 28, 2017
Due to various causes, China’s strategic posture in East Asia and the western Pacific after Xi Jinping became China’s top leader again. However, China’s strategic behavior in the same region began to moderate as situation shifted both at home and internationally. This trend started even before Donald Trump’ election as the U.S. president.
Da Wei, Director of Center for International Strategy and Security; Professor at Tsinghua University
Nov 24, 2017
China and the U.S. should seize on the positive momentum to build a stable long-term relationship.
Nov 20, 2017
Trump's view that his visit to Beijing had led to a policy pivot was further undermined when on Thursday it was announced that China would stick by its "freeze-for freeze" proposal to de-escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Nov 20, 2017
President Trump has faced persistent criticism for what many see as his administration's lack of an Asia policy, but during his trip to Asia, he hinted at what might become the seeds of a new American strategy: a focus on the "Indo Pacific" as opposed to the "Asia Pacific."
Mel Gurtov, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Portland State University
Nov 17, 2017
The Chinese like to say, with considerable justice, that the strength of a country’s foreign policy depends on domestic politics. Here the contrast between the US and China is stark, and provides the essential background for understanding where the two great powers really stand. Whereas Xi has consolidated his power for the next five years—and some observers believe he might rule beyond 2022—Trump’s very legitimacy is in question.
Wu Zhenglong, Senior Research Fellow, China Foundation for International Studies
Nov 17, 2017
The US has proposed a quadrilateral security mechanism with Japan, India, and Australia to contain China. This initiative will fail.
Su Jingxiang, Fellow, China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations
Nov 17, 2017
America’s attempts to contain China will fail, because, time and again, economics trumps politics.
Wu Zurong, Research Fellow, China Foundation for Int'l Studies
Nov 17, 2017
Sino-American military engagement continues to lag behind engagement in other fields.
Ivy Yu, News Editor, Beijing
Nov 17, 2017
Trump’s habit of incessant tweeting offers the outside world a glimpse of his worldview. In the past six years, Trump sent 36,200 tweets, and 437 of them were China-related. From a New York real estate mogul, to a presidential candidate, to the leader of the most powerful country in the world – how has Trump’s view on China changed, as is revealed through his 36,200 tweets?