Su Liuqiang Research Fellow, SIIS
Jan 16, 2021
What drove the U.S.-China rapprochement was a common desire to counter the strategic expansionism of the Soviet Union. And the Taiwan issue has since remained a constant irritant in the Sino-American relationship.
Ye Yu Associate Research Fellow, SIIS
Jan 16, 2021
Despite intensifying acrimony, in the face of the most devastating economic crisis since the Great Depression, the two governments shelved differences, pursued cooperation, and led an international collective effort to stabilize the global financial system.
Chen Dongxiao President, Shanghai Institutes for International Studies
Jan 16, 2021
On the threshold of a new world order and a new China-U.S. reality, if we have not seen a clear path ahead for the bilateral ties, we might turn to history for some guide.
Wu Zurong Research Fellow, China Foundation for Int'l Studies
Jun 27, 2020
There are many reasons to conclude that the downturn in relations between China and the United States is a temporary phenomenon.
Zhang Yun Associate Professor, National Niigata University in Japan
Jun 24, 2020
The future of China-U.S. relations depends on efforts from both sides. But China needs to do more to communicate that it does not see America in decline, nor does it want a new Cold War.
Yang Wenjing Chief of US Foreign Policy, Institute of Contemporary International Relations
Jun 24, 2020
Yang Jiechi met with Mike Pompeo in search of a constructive relationship. The fact that such a meeting could take place signals that there’s some wiggle room, though not at the expense of China’s core interests.
Wang Jisi President, Institute of International and Strategic Studies, Peking University
Jun 18, 2020
There are many factors in play that work against a precipitous break in China-U.S. relations. The current fever of confrontation will break if the two countries adhere to a few bottom-line principles.
Jia Qingguo Director and Professor, Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding, Peking University
Jun 12, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest complication in a relationship that was already strained over trade issues. It remains to be seen whether the outbreak’s positive or negative effects will prevail in the future.
Doug Bandow Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Jun 07, 2020
As China continues to challenge the U.S., Washington should avoid engaging in inflammatory actions and rhetoric that will undermine its international presence and ultimately empower Beijing.
Kangkyu Lee Korea Foundation Resident Research Fellow at Pacific Forum
Jun 07, 2020
Given the series of barbs traded between the United States and China lately, many observers are concerned that trust between the two is eroding permanently. But it can be saved.