In this conversation with James Chau, President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation, Professor Wu Xinbo warns that U.S.-China mutual trust has fallen to zero, or even below, and that rising impatience among global leaders risks deepening tensions. He calls for a fundamental shift in mindset toward cooperation and shared responsibility to navigate a rapidly changing world.

Professor Wu Xinbo reflects on the deepening structural tensions between the U.S. and China across political, economic, and security domains. He also contrasts Trump’s current trade tactics with those of his first term, describing today’s tariff hikes as faster and more extreme. He speaks with James Chau, President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation.

In this interview, Simon Lacey, Head of Digital Trade and Geopolitics at the World Economic Forum, discusses the evolution of AI. He highlights the fragmentation of AI development between the U.S. and China, warning that the lack of cross-collaboration could hinder innovation, and urges a more rational approach to labeling AI and semiconductors as dual-use technologies in national security contexts.

Simon Lacey, Head of Digital Trade and Geopolitics at the World Economic Forum, discusses areas where U.S. and Chinese interests align, such as global financial stability and freedom of navigation. Additionally, he emphasizes the need for patience and understanding on both sides, and to recognize the importance of cooperation in a shifting multipolar world.

Roberta Lipson, founder of United Family Healthcare, recounts her business journey since arriving in Beijing in 1979, and the role of U.S.-China business-to-business exchanges in maintaining stability during turbulent times.

In this interview, Roberta Lipson, an American entrepreneur who has lived in Beijing for 45 years, shares her journey building a healthcare company in China. She believes that collaboration between the two countries is critical to addressing global health challenges like pandemic preparedness and imperative to continue despite geopolitical tensions.

Prof. Yang Jiemian of the Shanghai Institutes of International Studies reflects on 45 years of Sino-US relations, highlighting important lessons about resilience and the significance of strong economic ties.

China-U.S. relations are crucial to global stability and significantly impact regional dynamics, especially for ASEAN nations seeking to maintain relationships with both the United States and China, according to Prof. Yang Jiemian, a prominent scholar on China-U.S. relations.