The Trustee Chair analyzes developments in U.S.-China relations, with attention to not only the bilateral relationship, but also how the relationship fits into U.S. ties with likeminded countries as well as its impact on the international order.

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U.S.-China Relations in 2024: Managing Competition without Conflict

Scott Kennedy analyzes the factors in U.S.-China relations that are reducing the worst negative tail risks of complete decoupling and outright military conflict. Nevertheless, it will take active diplomacy and some good luck to keep ties from fraying in 2024.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — January 3, 2024

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Growing Consensus on China: Real or Imagined?

Scott Kennedy hosts an event centered around a new paper by Rory Truex and Michael Cerny based on a survey of foreign policy professionals assessing the policy consensus on U.S.-China relations. 

Event — December 17, 2024

U.S.-China Scholarly Recoupling: The Path Forward

The Trustee Chair launches a report on U.S.-China Scholarly Recoupling with expert panelists who will provide their perspectives on the state of scholarly ties, ongoing obstacles, and potential solutions to these challenges. 

Event — March 28, 2024

Liu Jianchao: China's Shadow Foreign Minister

As Chinese official Liu Jianchao visits the United States and takes a more active role on the world stage, the Trustee Chair analyzes his track record to better understand the senior diplomat. 

Blog Post by Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Ryan Featherston — January 12, 2024

U.S.-China Relations in 2024: Managing Competition without Conflict

Scott Kennedy analyzes the factors in U.S.-China relations that are reducing the worst negative tail risks of complete decoupling and outright military conflict. Nevertheless, it will take active diplomacy and some good luck to keep ties from fraying in 2024.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — January 3, 2024