This interview is part of a special series of conversations conducted with speakers at the 2023 Hong Kong Forum on U.S.-China Relations.

Myron Brilliant, Senior Counselor at Dentons Global Advisors-ASG, analyzes the influence of the four-year U.S. election cycle on candidates’ stances toward Beijing. He also discusses how the next U.S. leader can seek out ways to compete on a level-playing field with China, and foster constructive pragmatism and cooperation where feasible.

In this interview, Myron Brilliant, a Senior Counselor at Dentons Global Advisors-ASG, discusses ways to enhance economic stability and increase cooperation between China and the U.S.

While business leaders have to mitigate risks amidst increasing China-U.S. tensions, they’re not losing sight of the Chinese market, says Myron Brilliant, a Senior Counselor at Dentons Global Advisors-ASG. He also notes that industry leaders must recognize that not all business has to happen between the capitals. There are a plethora of opportunities for business to flourish and partnerships to be developed, even in this complex environment.

Economic ties between our two countries are critical, says Max Baucus, former U.S. envoy to China. In this video, he discusses the importance of China and the U.S. working together economically.

Max Baucus, former U.S. envoy to China, advocates for increased people-to-people exchanges between China and the U.S as a way to promote understanding. He says that deep down, we all have the same hopes and desires in life, which is something that can unite us all.

Neil Bush, Founder and Chairman of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, discusses the foundation's mission, his father's lasting legacy in U.S.-China relations, and the importance of cultural exchanges.

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United States of America said in his opening address at the 2023 Hong Kong Forum on U.S-China Relations, “The theme of the Forum this year is highly relevant in the context of the current international situation and China-U.S. relations. It reflects the vision and courage to foster new opportunities amid crises and open up new horizons on a shifting landscape.” “As the world is emerging from the pandemic, China-U.S. relations also need to come out of the woods,” added Xie Feng.