In an op-ed, Ryan Hass argues that both Washington and Beijing have shifted focus away from managing bilateral relations to strengthening themselves for long-term competition with each other. However, despite rising public animosity in both countries, their leaders remain sober to the reality that conflict would destroy their pursuit of national ambitions.
Patricia Kim and Michael O'Hanlon co-author a detailed article that discusses China's role in the Ukraine war. They suggest that China could play a constructive part in ending the war, including by using leverage over Moscow to push for a peace deal and rebuilding Ukraine's economy and infrastructure following a potential ceasefire.
On the Dollar & Sense podcast, host David Dollar interviews Richard Bush and Ryan Hass about their new book on U.S.-Taiwan relations in the context of China's challenge. They discuss how Taiwan's presidential election result in 2024 will affect how much pressure Beijing applies to cross-Taiwan Strait relations.
The center of gravity for determining the future of Taiwan is the will of its 23 million people, argue Ryan Hass, Bonnie Glaser, and Richard Bush in their new book. The authors contend that conflict in the Taiwan Strait is not preordained, and it would be strategic folly for the U.S. to conclude that conflict is inescapable.
Join us for a conversation. On May 1, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT, Ryan Hass, Bonnie Glaser, and Richard Bush will join PBS NewsHour's Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin in conversation around the past, present, and future of the Taiwan Strait and America's role in it. This hybrid event can be viewed either online or in-person at Brookings.
Geopolitical tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Focus Taiwan previewed Cheng Li's upcoming interview of former President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou at the Delphi Economic Forum regarding his recent visit to China.
There's a "philosophical debate" in Taiwan ahead of its elections. Ryan Hass spoke with CNBC about Taiwan's upcoming elections. During the segment, Hass explained differences between the views toward China of Taiwan's opposition party KMT and the ruling DPP.
The yuan isn't a threat to U.S. dollar hegemony. On the CDA Institute's Expert Series podcast, David Dollar discusses the use of the yuan in international trade and the impact of the proliferation of other currencies on the power of the dollar and the U.S.-China Great power rivalry.
What's behind the bipartisan attack on TikTok? On a recent New Yorker podcast episode with David Remnick, Evan Osnos discusses the fears that lawmakers from both parties have regarding China's ability to manipulate TikTok and gather data on American citizens. Osnos also speaks about whether TikTok is fundamentally different than social media controlled in Silicon Valley.
In the news
Xi Jinping’s inner circle is getting "even tighter" with powerful new chief of staff. Cheng Li was quoted in the South China Morning Post on Xi Jinping's new Chief of Staff, former Beijing mayor and Xi loyalist Cai Qi.
Chinese Canadians worry foreign interference probe could stigmatize politicians, candidates. Diana Fu was quoted in CBC News regarding proactive measures to encourage Chinese Canadians to participate in politics without fear.
McCarthy set to make mark on foreign policy with high-profile Taiwan meeting. The Hill quoted Patricia Kim regarding Beijing's potential reaction to Taiwanese President Tsai's meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
U.S. corporate titans leery of Beijing’s post zero-COVID welcome mat. Susan Thornton spoke to Politico about why American businesspeople and corporate executives may still be avoiding China even after the end of zero-COVID.
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