Trade Tactics and Structural Tensions | Wu Xinbo

June 27 , 2025

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.

Part 1: Trade Tactics and Structural Tensions | Wu Xinbo
Part 2: Rethinking the Future | Wu Xinbo

Full Interview: No Trust, Global Consequences | Wu Xinbo

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No Trust, Global Consequences | Wu Xinbo
No Trust, Global Consequences | Wu Xinbo
June 27 , 2025
In this interview, Fudan University’s Professor Wu Xinbo warns that U.S.-China relations have worsened across political, economic, and security fronts since 2019, emphasizing that mutual trust is now near zero and urging a mindset shift toward cooperation in an increasingly interconnected world.

June 27, 2025

No Trust, Global Consequences | Wu Xinbo
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Rethinking the Future | Wu Xinbo
Rethinking the Future | Wu Xinbo
June 27 , 2025
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.

June 27, 2025

Rethinking the Future | Wu Xinbo
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The Future of AI and Innovation | Simon Lacey
The Future of AI and Innovation | Simon Lacey
February 14 , 2025
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.

February 14, 2025

The Future of AI and Innovation | Simon Lacey
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Aligning Interests | Simon Lacey
Aligning Interests | Simon Lacey
February 07 , 2025
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.

February 07, 2025

Aligning Interests | Simon Lacey
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Building Bridges with Business | Roberta Lipson
Building Bridges with Business | Roberta Lipson
January 16 , 2025
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.

January 16, 2025

Building Bridges with Business | Roberta Lipson
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Collaboration in Healthcare | Roberta Lipson
Collaboration in Healthcare | Roberta Lipson
January 16 , 2025
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.

January 16, 2025

Collaboration in Healthcare | Roberta Lipson
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The Future of China-U.S. Relations: A Long View | Yang Jiemian
The Future of China-U.S. Relations: A Long View | Yang Jiemian
January 14 , 2025
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.

January 14, 2025

The Future of China-U.S. Relations: A Long View | Yang Jiemian
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Third-Party Influence on U.S.-China Dynamics | Yang Jiemian
Third-Party Influence on U.S.-China Dynamics | Yang Jiemian
January 10 , 2025
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.

January 10, 2025

Third-Party Influence on U.S.-China Dynamics | Yang Jiemian

Trade Tactics and Structural Tensions | Wu Xinbo

No Trust, Global Consequences | Wu Xinbo

Rethinking the Future | Wu Xinbo

The Future of AI and Innovation | Simon Lacey

Aligning Interests | Simon Lacey

Building Bridges with Business | Roberta Lipson

Collaboration in Healthcare | Roberta Lipson

The Future of China-U.S. Relations: A Long View | Yang Jiemian

Third-Party Influence on U.S.-China Dynamics | Yang Jiemian