February 1, 2024

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters are cheering and waiting as election votes are being announced in Taipei, Taiwan, on January 13, 2024.

The impact of Taiwan's elections in 2024 and beyond

In a closely watched election, Taiwan's voters elected Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate and current Vice President William Lai on January 13. What are the implications for U.S.-China-Taiwan relations and geopolitical trends? A group of Brookings experts share their thoughts in this compilation.

Chinese narratives on the war in Israel and Gaza

In a new piece from the "Lost in Translation" series, Patricia M. Kim, Mallie Prytherch, and Kevin Dong look at China's official statements, media narratives, and social media discussions regarding the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. They examine how these forums offer insights into how China navigates its role in Middle Eastern geopolitics, balances its relations with different parties in the conflict, and portrays its involvement to the international community and its own citizens.

Tibet, Taiwan, and the India-China-US triangle

Ryan Hass joins host Tanvi Madan on the Global India podcast to consider the India-China-U.S. triangle, delving into India's evolving stance on sensitive issues like Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Taiwan. They discuss the U.S. and India's approaches towards Taiwan, consider potential crises in the Taiwan Strait, and examine what role India could play in bolstering deterrence.

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Welcoming Margaret Pearson to the John L. Thornton China Center

Margaret M. Pearson is the Dr. Horace V. and Wilma E. Harrison Distinguished Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Her current work examines two issues: the degree to which China's overseas economic activities influence policies and public opinion in host countries; and China's current domestic political economy model.

Her most recent monograph is "The State and Capital in China," published in 2023 by Cambridge University Press (with Meg Rithmire and Kellee S. Tsai). She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University.

Upcoming webinar

A debate on how the U.S.-China relationship is framed. American and Chinese leaders have often referred to the U.S.-China relationship as "the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world." On February 12, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings will host a virtual debate moderated by Evan Osnos to discuss this framing from multiple angles.

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More research and commentary

What do Chinese youth want? Yingyi Ma writes for Nikkei Asia about the evolving priorities of Chinese youth. She highlights a notable shift towards valuing job stability and security, marking a departure from the previous generation's entrepreneurial spirit.

An American perspective on Taiwan's election. In a commentary for the Taipei Times, Ryan Hass discusses the U.S. policy of neutrality in the election and the strategic significance of the election for Taiwan's relations with both the United States and China.

The U.S.-China relationship in 2024 is stabilized but precarious. Patricia M. Kim offers a nuanced examination of U.S.-China relations in 2024, describing them as both stable yet fragile due to ongoing global challenges and regional tensions.

A roadmap for U.S.-China AI dialogue. Graham Webster and Ryan Hass propose a strategic framework for an upcoming U.S.-China dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI). They outline opportunities and risks that U.S. and Chinese government representatives will need to navigate as they launch this dialogue channel.

Chinese crime and geopolitics in 2024. Vanda Felbab-Brown, Diana Paz Garcia, and Vibha Bajji examine the scope of organized crime in China and how it affects policy and politics both domestically and on the global stage.

Can the U.S. sustain its gathering momentum in Asia? In an article for the East Asia Forum, Ryan Hass explores whether the United States can maintain its increasing influence in Asia amid the region's complex geopolitical landscape and the challenges posed by domestic and international events.

About the China Center

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.