Professor Lau outlines the benefits of a Bilateral Investment Treaty that includes a “mutual protection of investment” and “negative list.”

In his view, there are two ways in which to reduce the trade imbalance: China reduces exports to the U.S. or the U.S. increases exports to China.

Professor Lau discusses his research on the bilateral trade deficit and argues that the current deficit based on U.S. data of $367.4 billion is actually closer to $132.7 billion.

Trump’s rhetoric and campaign platform on trade has become a contentious issue. Professor Lau explains the significance of Sino-American trade.

He Yafei says that international relations are based on interests. "I would discourage of the use of 'honeymoon'".

Relations with the U.S. are important and consequential while at the same time complicated. He Yafei explains why a single issue, be it North Korea, Trade or South China Sea, should not hijack the bilateral ties.

For the North Korea issue, He Yafei says the negotiation is "the only way out short of war". Big powers need to be "of one mind" and patient to prevent the issue from turning into a full-fledged crisis.

Sanctions will only force North Korea into further isolation to become more confrontational. The U.S. is shifting the responsibility of solving the crisis to China.

China's solution to the "clear and present danger" of the North Korea nuclear program is a step by step packaged deal starting with "dual suspension".

He Yafei discusses the three dimensions of the North Korea issue - nuclear, regional security and major power strategic balance.