Building a Functional Relationship | Susan Thornton

April 20 , 2026

In this interview with China-US Focus Host James Chau, Susan Thornton, a Senior Fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center, outlines how restoring communication, correcting mutual misperceptions, and investing in people-to-people ties are essential to stabilizing U.S.-China relations in an era of rising tension and technological disruption.

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How “Offensive Retrenchment” Plays Out in Venezuela and Iran | Zhao Minghao
How “Offensive Retrenchment” Plays Out in Venezuela and Iran | Zhao Minghao
April 10 , 2026
In this interview with China-US Focus Host James Chau, Prof. Zhao Minghao of Fudan University argued that China–U.S. relations remain driven by long-term competition alongside selective engagement, a pattern that persists despite recent global conflicts.

April 10, 2026

How “Offensive Retrenchment” Plays Out in Venezuela and Iran | Zhao Minghao
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Li Daokui: I Am Still Optimistic We Can Work Together
Li Daokui: I Am Still Optimistic We Can Work Together
April 10 , 2026
Reflecting upon his experience studying and living in the United States, leading Chinese economist Li Daokui stresses the importance of collaboration in technological research, particularly in AI and green technology, and expresses optimism about future global cooperation.

April 10, 2026

Li Daokui: I Am Still Optimistic We Can Work Together
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From Rivalry to ‘Coopetition’: How China Sees a World in Transition | Zhou Bo
From Rivalry to ‘Coopetition’: How China Sees a World in Transition | Zhou Bo
March 31 , 2026
Retired PLA senior colonel Zhou Bo describes U.S.–China relations as “coopetition,” where both sides balance competition and cooperation. He suggests while crises popping up around the world bring short-term economic risks

March 31, 2026

From Rivalry to ‘Coopetition’: How China Sees a World in Transition | Zhou Bo
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Passing the Torch | Nini Suet | Part 2
Passing the Torch | Nini Suet | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Nini Suet, Managing Partner at SNF International Education, discusses the importance of dialogue at a time of strained U.S.–China relations.

January 30, 2026

Passing the Torch | Nini Suet | Part 2
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Beyond the Narrative | Nini Suet | Part 1
Beyond the Narrative | Nini Suet | Part 1
January 30 , 2026
Nini Suet, Managing Partner at SNF International Education, reflects on how educational exchange reshapes young people’s perception with firsthand experience.

January 30, 2026

Beyond the Narrative | Nini Suet | Part 1
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A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Ma Chubo | Part 2
A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Ma Chubo | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Ma explains that society must look forward rather than rely only on old ideas. While older generations are valuable teachers and leaders, they may not fully understand young people’s thinking.

January 30, 2026

A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Ma Chubo | Part 2
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Hong Kong as a Connector | Ma Chubo | Part 1
Hong Kong as a Connector | Ma Chubo | Part 1
January 30 , 2026
Ma shares his excitement and gratitude for joining the Hong Kong Forum, describing the city as a beautiful crossroads between East and West, China and the world.

January 30, 2026

Hong Kong as a Connector | Ma Chubo | Part 1
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A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Fan Jingyue | Part 2
A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Fan Jingyue | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Fan Jingyue describes the value of learning from senior professors and policymakers, whose decades of experience offer insight into the complexities of U.S.-China relations.

January 30, 2026

A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Fan Jingyue | Part 2

Building a Functional Relationship | Susan Thornton

How “Offensive Retrenchment” Plays Out in Venezuela and Iran | Zhao Minghao

Li Daokui: I Am Still Optimistic We Can Work Together

From Rivalry to ‘Coopetition’: How China Sees a World in Transition | Zhou Bo

Passing the Torch | Nini Suet | Part 2

Beyond the Narrative | Nini Suet | Part 1

A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Ma Chubo | Part 2

Hong Kong as a Connector | Ma Chubo | Part 1

A New Generation Redefines the U.S.-China Conversation | Fan Jingyue | Part 2