The TikTok ban has driven disaffected American youth to the Chinese app, Xiaohongshu. While TikTok’s corporate lobbying backfired, Xiaohongshu’s mix of irony and subversion offers a new outlet—whether lasting or fleeting remains to be seen.

From climate disasters to political upheavals, Asia faced significant challenges in 2024, leaving a complex legacy for the region. Whether it’s a turning point for collaboration or a deepening of divisions, the opportunities for U.S.-China engagement in 2025 are impossible to ignore.

With TikTok's future up in the air, young Americans are flocking to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, forging connections with Chinese youth across the globe. Whether it's a fleeting trend or a true generational bond, the surge in bilateral exchange is unprecedented.

Despite heightened tensions between China and the U.S., sub-national diplomacy remains a critical channel for fostering collaboration. However, rising security concerns in the U.S. and differing priorities in China pose challenges, underscoring the need for transparency, trust, and a focus on mutual interests to sustain these efforts.

There have been some positive developments in bilateral exchanges of late in cultural and academic circles — and between local officials. But what are the obstacles that continue to plague people-to-people exchanges? What measures need to be taken by the two sides to further improve such exchanges? What changes will the U.S. election and transfer of power bring to such exchanges? Jia Qingguo, a Peking University professor and director of the Peking University Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding, was interviewed by China-US Focus for answers.

The success of "Black Myth: Wukong" underscores China's rising gaming industry, showcasing how developers are pushing creative boundaries while introducing Chinese culture to global audiences. Just as sports can bridge national divides, gaming and esports have become shared interests among today’s youth, serving as avenues of soft power and fostering cultural exchange.

There have been some positive developments in bilateral exchanges of late in cultural and academic circles — and between local officials. But what are the obstacles that continue to plague people-to-people exchanges? What measures need to be taken by the two sides to further improve such exchanges? What changes will the U.S. election and transfer of power bring to such exchanges? Jia Qingguo, a Peking University professor and director of the Peking University Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding, was interviewed by China-US Focus for answers.

China’s success in growing a powerhouse economy and sharing those gains with the underdeveloped nations of the world sounds like a story the world would get behind - except China is being met with derision and skepticism across the globe. What does China need to do to change its image among the world’s existing powers?

The United Nations estimates that around 200 million people will be displaced by climate change globally by 2050, and most of them will be in developing countries. With extreme poverty and uncertainty about the future, these countries may fall into a vicious cycle of poverty and turbulence.

“Black Myth Wukong,” China’s first blockbuster game, has captured global attention with its blend of ancient mythology and advanced technology as it sets a new standard in gaming. Beyond its impressive gameplay and visuals, it has sparked global intrigue, highlighting the potential for a cultural export that can bridge gaps and foster dialogue.