Zhang Tuosheng

Commentaries by Zhang Tuosheng

Zhang Tuosheng

Principal Researcher at Grandview Institution, and Academic Committee Member of Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University

Zhang Tuosheng is a senior research fellow of the China Foundation for International and Strategic Studies and the principal researcher of the Grandview Institution. He is also a council member of the Chinese Arms Control and Disarmament Association, a member of the Academic Committee of Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University and the Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding, Peking University, and a member of advisory committee of Institute of International and Strategic Studies, Peking University. Previously, he was the chairman of the Academic Committee, as well as the director of the Research Department of CFISS, deputy defense attache at the Chinese Embassy in the UK, a research fellow in the Institute of Strategic Studies of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) National Defense University and a lecturer at the PLA Military Collage. His research focuses on China-US relations, China-Japan relations, Asia-Pacific security, security crisis management and China’s foreign policy.

Challenges Ahead in Crisis Management
Aug 08, 2024
A provocative inauguration speech by Taiwan’s leader produced no new crisis, and risks in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea have been decreasing. However, there are still many differences and deficiencies as China-U.S. relations move forward.
Cold War Regional Security
China’s Strategic Choices in a Changing World
May 22, 2024
Despite their positive aspects, globalization, multi-polarization and technological advancement come with pronounced negatives that pose challenges to the post-Cold War world order. The only way forward is for the West to cooperate with China and engage in active and candid dialogue.
International Order World Order Cold War Global Governance Ukraine Crisis Middle East Geopolitics Regional Security
How to Make Nuclear Dialogue Happen
Jan 22, 2024
It is essential that China and the United States avoid a nuclear arms race. The recent stabilization of relations is a prerequisite for bilateral nuclear dialogue. Such a dialogue, in turn, will help maintain not only strategic stability but also healthy overall ties.
Nuclear Security U.S. China Policy China’s U.S. Policy Denuclearization
Northeast Asia’s Challenges and Opportunities
Jun 06, 2023
Four key opportunities present themselves in Northeast Asia, and it's important to grasp them while we can. Compared with the various major structural challenges in the region, the opportunities are few and small. But there are signs that the situation is improving, albeit slowly.
Regional Security China-U.S.-Japan Relations East Asia COVID-19 Geopolitics
New Rules for Changing Times
May 04, 2023
New international institutions, mechanisms and laws — as well as the reform and improvement of existing ones — should no longer be dominated by the West. The shaping of a new global order should be done through multilateral cooperation.
Cyber Security Space Cooperation AI Climate Change Counter-Terrorism World Bank IMF WTO
How to Relieve Tension and Prevent War
Apr 14, 2023
Any easing of China-U.S. relations will have twists and turns, and material improvement is unlikely to come soon. But both sides can learn from America’s Cold War standoff with the USSR, when mechanisms were built that avoided war. That process can be followed again.
U.S. China Policy China’s U.S. Policy U.S.-China Rivalry Cold War
Reason for Hope in Asia-Pacific
Oct 31, 2022
Positive trade mechanisms have emerged. China remains committed to developing its relationship with the U.S. The recent tension over Taiwan was controlled. Such things and others are a basis for optimism, not despair.
Asia-Pacific Cold War Globalization Multipolarization ASEAN East Asia
Critical Moment on the Korean Peninsula
Sep 14, 2022
Regional strategic stability depends upon sincere outreach to the DPRK by major powers. Think tanks from China, the U.S. and the ROK have already reached many useful common understandings. They should explore a road map for denuclearization and a peace mechanism and invited the DPRK to participate.
Korean Peninsula Nuclear Security North Korea Regional Security Geopolitics
Three-Way Balance
Sep 07, 2022
Generally speaking, the China-U.S.-Japan trilateral relationship is in a state of turbulence and serious imbalance. The Russia-Ukraine war and the latest Taiwan crisis have further eroded stability. Here is what’s needed now.
China-U.S.-Japan Relations Regional Security
Russia-Ukraine War’s Impact on Taiwan
May 16, 2022
The phrase “Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow” has been heard frequently in Taiwan since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But separatists on the island are not sure the United States would come to their rescue if Beijing moved toward reunification.
Taiwan U.S.-Russia Relations Ukraine Crisis U.S. China Policy U.S. Foreign Policy

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