One of the biggest questions on the horizon for both Washington and Beijing is whether to leave room for collaboration to facilitate the low-carbon transition or to decouple for the sake of strategic competition. In this new article, Cheng Li and Xiuye (Tony) Zhao write that renewable energy must not become the next semiconductor in U.S.-China competition. They argue that a low-carbon sustainable future is not a prize of geopolitical competition, but rather a public good that all responsible countries should provide.
In his latest piece, David Dollar analyzes the Biden administration's international economic strategy, commending its recognition of economic strength as key to national security, yet expressing concern over its protectionist measures. He warns these measures could slow the energy transition, affect the creation of new manufacturing jobs, and heighten tension with international allies.
Ryan Hass highlights the need for Taiwan's leaders to build consensus around practical solutions in the face of Beijing's attempts to exploit Taiwan's internal divisions. He identifies potential consensus areas for Taiwan's political leaders and argues that establishing such political unity could significantly enhance Taiwan's resilience against internal and external pressures.
Is there room for U.S.-China collaboration in an era of strategic competition? On June 6, the Brookings Institution and the Center for Strategic and International Studies publicly launched a new joint project, “Advancing Collaboration in an Era of Strategic Competition.” U.S. Representative Andy Kim (D-N.J.) provided keynote remarks on the U.S.-China relationship, and a panel discussion of scholars offered insights on how America can balance its security needs and ability to coordinate to address global challenges.
Updating America's Asia strategy. David Dollar, Ryan Hass, and Patricia Kim join other Brookings experts to discuss the merits of anxieties over China and identify potential policy remedies.
Navigating the future of U.S.-China relations. Susan Thornton took part in a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Singapore David Adelman, offering exclusive insights into the inner workings of U.S. diplomacy.
China's foreign policy going forward. On the Burn Bag podcast, Ryan Hass speaks about China's foreign policy decision-making and strategy from the 1970s to the present. He also discusses China's sphere of influence, global standing, and how relations with the United States have changed over the decades.
In the news
Dueling D-words to delineate China. Paul Gewirtz was quoted in an Interpreter article about the dynamic definition of “de-risking,” and how the U.S. is navigating its relationship with its allies regarding trade with China.
China’s mixed signals on Russia-Ukrainian war. Patricia Kim spoke to Radio Free Asia about China’s balance of its desires for a resolution to the Ukraine War with its support for Russia.
U.S. debt deal nears, but Asia will look on warily. Ryan Hass was quoted about how the U.S. debt ceiling crisis affects U.S. international standing, and how Russia and China are likely to benefit.
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The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings develops timely, independent analysis and policy recommendations to address long-standing challenges related to U.S.-China relations and China’s internal development.
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