Decisions undertaken by Washington and Beijing in the coming months could have outsized influence over the trajectory of U.S.-China relations, and indeed the international system, for coming decades, writes Ryan Hass. At its core, the question confronting both countries is whether the U.S.-China relationship remains capable of being confined to an intense interests-driven competition.
Patricia Kim asserts that while it's still too soon to know how the war in Ukraine ends and what role Beijing will play through its course, China's choices will be pivotal in shaping not just the outcomes of the immediate crisis, but also the new order that rises from the ashes.
This month, Cheng Li released three more articles in the Reshuffling Report, an ongoing series in China-US Focus dedicated to forecasting leadership changes and examining potential factors that could influence China's upcoming 20th Party Congress.
How Asian countries are reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Ryan Hass, Patricia Kim, and other Brookings scholarsshare their views on the invasion of Ukraine, the implications for Asia, and how key Asian countries are reacting.
The future of China. David Dollar joins the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution to discuss China's future and development, themes presented in his book "China 2049".
Recent podcasts
U.S.-China competition. What role does human talent play in the sprawling competition between the United States and China? Ryan Hass of the Brookings Institution and Jude Blanchette of the Center for Strategic and International Studies will explore on a new podcast: Vying for Talent.
Russia, Ukraine, China, and Brookings. On the final episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, Brookings President John R. Allen offers his views on Russia's war on Ukraine, China's ambitions, and on the role of the Brookings Institution going forward.
China's illicit economies. Vanda Felbab-Brown and Madiha Afzal join The Lawfare Podcast to discuss China's role in the global trafficking system.
In the news
China's Russia problem.Ryan Hass spoke with the New York Times about the ways Beijing could provide relief for the people of Ukraine and prevent the world from splitting into blocs.
U.S. watches China's moves around Taiwan. Business Insider quoted Patricia Kim's analysis that the U.S. declining to send troops to Ukraine has set a damaging precedent for whether America would defend non-allies.
China's Ukraine quagmire. Diana Fu discussed with Politico Beijing's efforts to maintain strategic ambiguity amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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