If the U.S. only insists on its own way focusing on short-term "America First" goals, it is almost suicidal as its global leadership will be undercut.

Former senior diplomat He Yafei believes that Trump's rhetoric contradicts the action he takes. "There is still room for negotiation" when it comes to solving trade frictions, but viewing China as a strategic competitor or adversary is a sign of danger.

China is exemplary in fulfilling its commitments to WTO, while one major violation of the rules has been the refusal by the U.S. and the European Union to recognize China as a full market economy

The problem with the Freedom of Navigation operations by the U.S., China-US Focus contributor Richard Javad Heydarian says, is that it’s provocative enough to give China pretext to further militarize the dispute, but not robust enough to deter China from dominating the area.

China-US Contributor Richard Javad Heydarian speaks on why the mid-level powers in the South China Sea need to "step up to the plate."

What are the key takeaways from China’s Two Sessions, and what’s being discussed at the Boao Forum on Hainan Island?

U.S. President Trump signed orders on imposing stiff and sweeping new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. You may have heard about “Section 301” and “Section 232” investigations into steel, aluminum imports and unfair trade practices.

Recalling an in-depth conversation more than a dozen years ago with John Mearsheimer, the author of The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, He Yafei says, “In the beginning if you pin each

Labeling China as a strategic competitor reflects a growing anxiety about China’s rise, and the U.S. is faced with a historic choice of confronting China or working with China, argues veteran Chinese diplomat He Yafei.

In 2017, China called for the international community to make space for its voice, in particular the United States. Chinese political leaders said that China had no intention of competing with or replacing the United States, but that the U.S. should make peace with a China intent on a larger global role.