The Pacific Dialogue is a new way to virtually connect thought leaders across the Pacific Ocean to continue frank and direct conversations during this difficult time. 

This is part 1 of episode two of The Pacific Dialogue, between veteran Chinese diplomat Ambassador He Yafei and long-time American scholar on China Professor David Lampton.

The dialogue took place on June 25, 2020, and was moderated by China-US Focus Editor-at-Large James Chau. 

The conversation focuses on the June 17 talks in Honolulu, Hawaii, between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and China’s top diplomat, Yang Jiechi, the first high-ranking meeting between the two powers in months. He Yafei sees the talks as the beginning of renewed positive momentum, while Professor David Lampton calls for more dialogue across the board between government agencies, businesses and ordinary people. A transcript of this virtual conversation is also included in the Vol. 26 of the China-US Focus Digest magazine.

Pacific Dialogue video:

Talk More, Not Less | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3