Sister City Shuffle | David Firestein | Part 2

January 30 , 2026

David Firestein discusses Texas requiring its cities to end sister city relationships with Chinese cities, emphasizing its potential negative impact on local and national U.S.-China engagement.

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Beyond the Stats | David Firestien | Part 1
Beyond the Stats | David Firestien | Part 1
January 30 , 2026
David Firestein explains that while polls often show negative sentiment toward China, his firsthand interactions across the U.S. reveal a more nuanced view: many Americans recognize the need for cooperation on global challenges and support pragmatic engagement with China.

January 30, 2026

Beyond the Stats | David Firestien | Part 1
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Preventing Conflict Through Connection | Li Cheng | Part 2
Preventing Conflict Through Connection | Li Cheng | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Prof. Li Cheng of The University of Hong Kong highlights the critical role of economic, people-to-people, and particularly educational exchanges in maintaining peace and preventing military conflict between the US and China. He notes how the popularity of platforms like TikTok have fostered more positive attitudes among American youth toward China, thanks in part to educational experiences and university interactions.

January 30, 2026

Preventing Conflict Through Connection | Li Cheng | Part 2
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Busan Summit: A Strategic Victory for China, A Policy Success for Trump | Li Cheng | Part 1
Busan Summit: A Strategic Victory for China, A Policy Success for Trump | Li Cheng | Part 1
January 30 , 2026
Prof. Li Cheng argues that both U.S. and Chinese leaders prioritize domestic challenges and do not view each other as adversaries, which creates a foundation for peaceful coexistence. He suggests that by focusing on domestic improvement, both countries have a better chance to stabilize their relationship.

January 30, 2026

Busan Summit: A Strategic Victory for China, A Policy Success for Trump | Li Cheng | Part 1
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Collaborating on AI, Nuclear, and Bioweapon Safeguards | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 4
Collaborating on AI, Nuclear, and Bioweapon Safeguards | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 4
January 30 , 2026
Christopher Nixon Cox identifies specific, high-impact areas for U.S.-China collaboration. He points to trade as a primarily economic issue where negotiated compromises are feasible, unlike more symbolic geopolitics disputes.

January 30, 2026

Collaborating on AI, Nuclear, and Bioweapon Safeguards | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 4
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Decoupling and Dialogue: Cooperation Amidst Competition | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 3
Decoupling and Dialogue: Cooperation Amidst Competition | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 3
January 30 , 2026
Christopher Nixon Cox highlights the immense potential for continued U.S.-China cooperation, using the biotech sector as a key example. He acknowledges inevitab

January 30, 2026

Decoupling and Dialogue: Cooperation Amidst Competition | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 3
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The Vision of the Nixon Dialogue | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 2
The Vision of the Nixon Dialogue | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Christopher Nixon Cox describes the purpose of the "Nixon Dialogue," an initiative designed to reduce U.S.-China tensions and restore trust that has weakened in recent years.

January 30, 2026

The Vision of the Nixon Dialogue | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 2
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Historical Lessons for U.S.-China Engagement Today | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 1
Historical Lessons for U.S.-China Engagement Today | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 1
January 30 , 2026
Christopher Nixon Cox reflects on the enduring nature of the relationship between the American and Chinese peoples, despite changing political pressures. He recalls his grandfather, President Richard Nixon, believing his historic opening to China was driven by both geopolitical and moral imperatives.

January 30, 2026

Historical Lessons for U.S.-China Engagement Today | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 1
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Arts as Soft Power | Alan Lo
Arts as Soft Power | Alan Lo
December 18 , 2025
In this interview, Alan Lo, Chairperson of Parasite, reflects on the role of arts and cultural exchange as a form of soft power in the U.S.–China relationship.

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Arts as Soft Power | Alan Lo

Sister City Shuffle | David Firestein | Part 2

Beyond the Stats | David Firestien | Part 1

Preventing Conflict Through Connection | Li Cheng | Part 2

Busan Summit: A Strategic Victory for China, A Policy Success for Trump | Li Cheng | Part 1

Collaborating on AI, Nuclear, and Bioweapon Safeguards | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 4

Decoupling and Dialogue: Cooperation Amidst Competition | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 3

The Vision of the Nixon Dialogue | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 2

Historical Lessons for U.S.-China Engagement Today | Christopher Nixon Cox | Part 1

Arts as Soft Power | Alan Lo