Christopher A. McNally, Professor of Political Economy, Chaminade University
Apr 16, 2018
While Xi’s speech at the Boao Forum did not outline any particularly new or bold initiatives, policy makers in Washington, D.C. should take these market opening moves as the basis for negotiating an agreement.
Bill Emmott, Former editor-in-chief of The Economist
Apr 12, 2018
The world will soon witness a historic test of wills between China and the United States. At stake is the strategic leadership of East Asia and, eventually, the international order. On both North Korea and trade, China is set to come out on top.
Yu Xiang, Senior Fellow, China Construction Bank Research Institute
Apr 11, 2018
China plays a positive role in the world system.
Wu Zhenglong, Senior Research Fellow, China Foundation for International Studies
Apr 10, 2018
China has the means and the will to take the US on.
Ding Yifan, China Forum Expert and Deputy Director of China Development Research Center
Apr 10, 2018
President Trump, whose popularity has recently risen, according to polls, still feels that he is a hero who dares to challenge China. He seems to be unaware of the danger of economic instability.
Apr 10, 2018
Although the implementation date for both countries' tariffs remains unclear, industries on both sides are bracing for a damaging blow to the global economy.
Colin Moreshead, Freelance Writer
Apr 09, 2018
As RAND points out, government subsidization of aircraft manufacturers is a conflict between Boeing and Airbus that the U.S. and E.U. have yet to resolve. If they do not establish norms now, there will be little recourse against generous Chinese governmental support of its aerospace industry in the coming years.
Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group
Apr 09, 2018
As oil can now be traded with RMB-denominated contracts, the rise of the petroyuan will accelerate the internationalization of the Chinese currency as investors begin to increase their allocations into Chinese financial assets.
Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, President of Philippine Association for Chinese Studies, and Research Fellow at Asia-Pacific Pathways to Progress Foundation
Apr 06, 2018
The use of tariffs to address the United States’ trade imbalance with key trade partners will hamper longstanding U.S. economic leadership. For the U.S., addressing the trade imbalance and reviving U.S. manufacturing should not come at the expense of disrupting the established economic trade order and heightening perceptions of American exceptionalism among U.S. allies.
Eric Harwit, Professor, University of Hawaii Asian Studies Program
Apr 04, 2018
If Chinese companies succeed in designing and deploying key technologies for 5G systems, they may reap a whirlwind of profits from not only the communications arena, but from a multitude of new technologies. Should China win the race for 5G, companies from the PRC could cut into the profits of American technology firms, and weaken their ability to develop cutting-edge products in related fields.