Jul 11, 2017
Following a brief "honeymoon", trade emerges as a major point of friction, especially as the 100-day trade plan concludes on July 16th.
Joseph S. Nye, Professor, Harvard University
Jul 07, 2017
Europe is a long way from a common defense structure, but the need is growing. And, ironically, the unpopular Trump may prove more of a help than a hindrance.
Zhao Minghao, Professor, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, and China Forum Expert.
Jul 04, 2017
Despite some hidden troubles in the relationship, by establishing effective channels of communication, prudently dealing with “provocations” and actively formulating an “agenda of cooperation”, Beijing and Washington have sustained a relationship that could have been swamped in uncertainties in the recent US transfer of power.
He Wenping, Senior Research Fellow, Charhar Institute and West Asia and Africa Studies Institute of the China Academy of Social Sciences
Jul 04, 2017
Only Washington can effectively narrow down the huge gap between the two sides and help them find an appropriate compromise that saves face for both rather than shifting all the responsibility onto others.
Wu Zhenglong, Senior Research Fellow, China Foundation for International Studies
Jul 03, 2017
Put simply, President Trump thinks that Europe and other allies have profited too much at the US’ expense and that the US should stop being such a sucker. That view will shape trans-Atlantic relations for the duration of this presidency.
Jia Chunyang, Assistant Research Fellow, CICIR
Jun 30, 2017
Both China and the US have begun to deliberate on ways of dealing with each other in the next few decades, and are willing to set a positive course for the future development of bilateral ties over the long term.
Jared McKinney, PhD student, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Jun 29, 2017
Graham Allison’s characterization of China being on a collision course with the United States, a condition he calls the “Thucydides Trap,” has been hotly debated in foreign policy circles. Jared McKinney examines the fault lines of a recent critique by Arthur Waldron, particularly taking issue with the historical evidence Waldron provides to argue that appeasement is more dangerous than measured conflict.
Yanzhong Huang, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
Jun 26, 2017
The end of the Cold War and China’s integration into the world economy generated the context that led to a serious soul searching for China’s “identity” in the international system. While a shifting balance of power, socialization, and crises have driven China’s involvement in global governance, they have not led to similar advancement in U.S.-China cooperation in global governance.
Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, COA, Washington D.C. Office
Jun 26, 2017
The United States, China, and other nations are now faced with the decision as whether they will work together to put Venezuela on a more sustainable political and economic course. At some point soon, Beijing will have to determine whether China stands a better chance of realizing its fundamental interests by supporting Maduro or by working with the international community to press for change.
Chen Yonglong, Director of Center of American Studies, China Foundation for International Studies
Jun 23, 2017
Traveling in each other’s company and benefiting each other should be the form and path to effective China-U.S. cooperation, as building a community of shared future for all mankind requires partners with shared objectives instead of fellow travelers who meet by chance and lack mutual trust.