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Why Trump 2.0 Gives China an Opportunity to Stabilize Ties | Zhao Minghao | Part 1

Why Trump 2.0 Gives China an Opportunity to Stabilize Ties | Zhao Minghao | Part 1

January 30 , 2026

Prof. Zhao Minghao challenges the conventional wisdom that a second Trump term is unambiguously negative for China. He suggests that Trump’s transactional approach and “no-war” mindset offer an opening for both sides to stabilize relations.

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Part 1: Why Trump 2.0 Gives China an Opportunity to Stabilize Ties
Part 2: A New “Code of Conduct” for Engagement
Part 3: The AI Arms Race, the “TikTok Model,” and Mutually Assured Survival

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The AI Arms Race, the “TikTok Model,” and Mutually Assured Survival | Zhao Minghao | Part 3
The AI Arms Race, the “TikTok Model,” and Mutually Assured Survival | Zhao Minghao | Part 3
January 30 , 2026
Fudan University Professor Zhao Minghao discusses AI as both a tool for competitive and a potential common threat to humanity, urging a conceptual shift from “Mutually Assured Destruction” to “Mutually Assured Survival.”

January 30, 2026

The AI Arms Race, the “TikTok Model,” and Mutually Assured Survival | Zhao Minghao | Part 3
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A New “Code of Conduct” for Engagement | Zhao Minghao | Part 2
A New “Code of Conduct” for Engagement | Zhao Minghao | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Prof. Zhao Minghao of Fudan University criticizes the growing “securitization” of academic and business exchanges and proposes establishing a practical “Code of Conduct”—developed not only by officials but also by professionals and scholars—to define and manage boundaries.

January 30, 2026

A New “Code of Conduct” for Engagement | Zhao Minghao | Part 2
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Building Trust Through Youth Exchange | Wang Dong | Part 3
Building Trust Through Youth Exchange | Wang Dong | Part 3
January 30 , 2026
Prof. Wang highlights the importance of CUSEF’s youth exchange programs in breaking down stereotypes and building understanding between China and the U.S.

January 30, 2026

Building Trust Through Youth Exchange | Wang Dong | Part 3
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Taiwan: Trump's Transactional Diplomacy and the U.S.' Strategic Ambiguity | Wang Dong | Part 2
Taiwan: Trump's Transactional Diplomacy and the U.S.' Strategic Ambiguity | Wang Dong | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Prof. Wang discusses how the Taiwan issue is tied to China’s sovereignty. He notes Trump’s business-oriented, non-ideological approach and a return to strategic ambiguity on Taiwan, which could foster more stable U.S.-China relations if red lines are respected.

January 30, 2026

Taiwan: Trump's Transactional Diplomacy and the U.S.' Strategic Ambiguity | Wang Dong | Part 2
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Trump’s MAGA Ideology has Reshaped U.S. Foreign Policy and Redefined China Relations | Wang Dong | Part 1
Trump’s MAGA Ideology has Reshaped U.S. Foreign Policy and Redefined China Relations | Wang Dong | Part 1
January 30 , 2026
Prof. Wang Dong explains that Trump's foreign policy, rooted in the MAGA movement and domestic economic frustrations, emphasizes shifting U.S. focus inward and moving away from supporting the international liberal order.

January 30, 2026

Trump’s MAGA Ideology has Reshaped U.S. Foreign Policy and Redefined China Relations | Wang Dong | Part 1
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Empathy in Action | Melodee Hanes | Part 2
Empathy in Action | Melodee Hanes | Part 2
January 30 , 2026
Melodee Hanes reflects on her career as a prosecutor and her work in China following the country’s first domestic violence law in 2016.

January 30, 2026

Empathy in Action | Melodee Hanes | Part 2
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Rural Roots to Global Perspective | Melodee Hanes | Part 1
Rural Roots to Global Perspective | Melodee Hanes | Part 1
January 30 , 2026
Melodee Hanes, Co-Chair of the Baucus Institute, highlights the transformative power of immersive exchange programs, particularly for students from rural U.S. states.

January 30, 2026

Rural Roots to Global Perspective | Melodee Hanes | Part 1
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Challenges to China’s Global Leadership | Wang Jisi | Part 4
Challenges to China’s Global Leadership | Wang Jisi | Part 4
January 30 , 2026
Reflecting on China’s expanding role in international affairs, Prof. Wang Jisi of Peking University acknowledges its strength but underscores persistent challenges such as slower growth, social pressures, and an underdeveloped safety net.

January 30, 2026

Challenges to China’s Global Leadership | Wang Jisi | Part 4

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Why Trump 2.0 Gives China an Opportunity to Stabilize Ties | Zhao Minghao | Part 1

The AI Arms Race, the “TikTok Model,” and Mutually Assured Survival | Zhao Minghao | Part 3

A New “Code of Conduct” for Engagement | Zhao Minghao | Part 2

Building Trust Through Youth Exchange | Wang Dong | Part 3

Taiwan: Trump's Transactional Diplomacy and the U.S.' Strategic Ambiguity | Wang Dong | Part 2

Trump’s MAGA Ideology has Reshaped U.S. Foreign Policy and Redefined China Relations | Wang Dong | Part 1

Empathy in Action | Melodee Hanes | Part 2

Rural Roots to Global Perspective | Melodee Hanes | Part 1

Challenges to China’s Global Leadership | Wang Jisi | Part 4