July 1, 2024

Children at the Beijing Science and Technology Museum.

Unleashing 'new quality productive forces': China's strategy for technology-led growth

In the fourth essay in Global China's "Lost in translation: Decoding Chinese strategic narratives" series, Arthur R. Kroeber examines China's technology-driven development strategy and weighs the likelihood of the strategy generating GDP growth and technological breakthroughs.

Brookings goes to Bali

A Brookings China Center delegation traveled to Bali, Indonesia, for the tenth round of the Brookings-Tsinghua U.S.-China Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and National Security.

The two sides agreed to move forward with publication of a glossary of key terminology, drawing from five years of dialogue.

Past event

Taiwan's central role in the global economy. On June 7, the Center for Asia Policy Studies at Brookings hosted a discussion that examined Taiwan's place in the global economy and the potential developments that lie ahead. Brookings China Center Director Ryan Hass moderated the discussion.

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More research and commentary

Xi is prioritizing China's global power over domestic economy. In the World Politics Review, Mary Gallagher authored a column on the Third Plenum to be held by the Chinese Communist Party in July and the possibility of growth reforms.

Russia and North Korea's defense pact. In a New York Times article, Yun Sun weighed in on the Putin-Kim summit and the headaches it creates for China. Patricia M. Kim was also quoted in three Korean publications—Korea Times, Yonhap News, New Daily Korea—as well as VOA on the newly signed Russia-North Korea defense pact and its regional implications.

Modi's Taiwan ties have rattled China. In Foreign Policy, Tanvi Madan was quoted on China's response to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's acknowledgment of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's congratulatory statement.

China calls for Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Ryan Hass was quoted in the South China Morning Post on China's calls for direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine "as soon as possible."

What is the Resolve Tibet Act? In a CNBC article, Ryan Hass offered insights on U.S.-China perspectives regarding Tibet.

About the China Center at Brookings

The John L. Thornton China Center develops timely, independent analysis and policy recommendations to address long-standing challenges related to U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.