Unpacking the Trump-Xi Summit
Summits between US and Chinese leaders are important events. They provide opportunities to discuss sensitive issues, manage friction, and to...
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20 of 127 episodesChina's Push to Internationalize the RMB
A currency becomes “internationalized” when it is widely used beyond its home economy for trade, financial transactions, and as a store of v...
Why China–North Korea Ties Are Warming Again
In the 1950s, Mao Zedong described the relationship between China and North Korea as “as close as lips and teeth.” Over subsequent decades,...
Unpacking the Xi-Cheng Meeting: Objectives and Outcomes
On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the recent meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, the first in a decad...
What the Iran War Means for China’s Energy Security
On February 28th, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on multiple sites in Iran, marking the beginning of a wider military conf...
What to Expect from the Trump-Xi Summit: A Conversation with Dr. Da Wei
President Donald Trump is expected to visit Beijing from March 31 to April 2 for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. It will mark the f...
China-Iran Relations: Transactional or Strategic?
The United States is once again considering military strikes to curb Iran’s nuclear activities and missile program. China has emerged as a p...
If China Attacks Taiwan: China's Economic Vulnerabilities
Today’s episode is the third in a series of three that examine the potential consequences for China if a military operation against Taiwan w...
If China Attacks Taiwan: Beijing Risks Social Instability in a Taiwan Conflict
Today’s episode is the second in a three-part series that examines the potential consequences for China if a military operation against Taiw...
If China Attacks Taiwan: Military Risks and International Costs
Concern about the possibility of a Chinese attack against Taiwan has surged in recent years. Wargames and research studies have focused prim...
China’s Latin America Strategy: A Collision Course with the U.S.?
Although geographically distant from Chinese shores, Latin America and the Caribbean occupy an important place in Chinese foreign policy. In...
Taiwan Sparks Tensions: Inside the China-Japan Dispute
Tensions between China and Japan have spiked since November 7 when Japan’s newly elected prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said in the Japanes...
Inside the 2025 US-China Economic and Security Commission Report: Key Findings and Recommendations
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission has just released its 2025 annual report to Congress. The annual report’s analysis and...
The Trump-Xi Summit and Future of US-China ties
On October 30, US President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea. It was their first face-to-face meeting in 6 year...
The Fourth Plenum: Decoding China's Roadmap to 2030
From October 20-23, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party held its Fourth Plenum in Beijing, marking an important moment as t...
Power, Pressure, and Partnerships: China in Southeast Asia
China’s ties with Southeast Asia states are increasingly consequential for regional stability and global geopolitics. Over the past two deca...
Global Public Security with Chinese Characteristics
In mid-September, while many China watchers were focused on the Xiangshan Forum, the Chinese military’s annual high-level security and defen...
The Next Dalai Lama: Beijing's Bid for Control
Since 1951, when Tibet was formally annexed into the People’s Republic of China, Tibet has been a battleground between China’s efforts to as...
The Race to AI Dominance: US and Chinese Approaches Differ
The United States and China are locked in a race for dominance in artificial intelligence, including its applications and diffusion. America...
After Stockholm: What's Next for US-China Trade Talks?
The United States and China wrapped up the third round of high-level trade negotiations earlier this week. American and Chinese negotiators...