Sep 29, 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong co-chaired the inaugural U.S.-China Social and Cultural Dialogue today. The Dialogue under
Sampson Oppedisano, Executive Assistant to the Dean, The Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy
Sep 28, 2017
Recently, the leaders of the world descended upon New York City for the opening of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. However, despite Trump’s debut speech generating great interest and concern amongst the world and it’s leaders, several notable leaders were absent, namely China’s President Xi Jinping.
Niu Tiehang, Senior Fellow, CCIEE
Sep 28, 2017
Whilst China’s economy may appear to be constrained by labor and capital, there’s a third variable – innovation. By exploiting this variable, and with enlightened leadership from the CCP, China can escape from the trap of declining growth.
Shaun Tan, Writer
Sep 26, 2017
Artificial intelligence presents an existential threat to humanity. As with other existential threats like global warming and weapons of mass destruction, we need a treaty to manage its risks—and soon.
Helmut K. Anheier, President and Professor, Sociology at the Hertie School of Governance
Sep 26, 2017
US President Donald Trump’s nearly eight months in office have been characterized by a series of disturbing political developments. But Trump is not entirely to blame. His presidency is just the latest act in a long-running political tragedy.
Wu Zurong, Research Fellow, China Foundation for Int'l Studies
Sep 25, 2017
The average Chinese person probably knows more about the United States than the average American knows about China. A closer look at modern China’s history and politics, however, will reveal that the two countries have a great deal in common.
Sep 25, 2017
The key meeting in October promises to set the tone for at least the next five years.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Sep 18, 2017
If many analysts prove correct in their forecasts, China’s military leadership will undergo the largest-ever turnover of military elite in the history of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) at the 19th Party Congress this October.
Cheng Li, Director, John L. Thornton China Center, The Brookings Institution
Xinyue Zhang, Master’s degree candidate in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University
Sep 01, 2017
In addition to its well-known economic progress, the Chinese state has made conscious efforts to cultivate an advanced legal framework that promotes the growth of a diverse and inclusive society. However, recent political moves censoring LGBT content may be forcing the country backward.
Li Zheng, Assistant Research Processor, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations
Niu Shuai, Assistant Research Fellow, CICIR
Aug 29, 2017
The advent of the AI age will bring unprecedented opportunities and challenges. The world’s two most powerful countries, also the world’s two biggest players in AI, need to come together to manage this new technology.