U.S.-China Relations

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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Matthew Barocas
Program Manager, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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RBarocas@csis.org

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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

The Turning Point? U.S.-China Relations, Economic Growth, and the Race for Technology Leadership

In our third annual Big Data China conference, experts will discuss the key challenges in U.S.-China relations, China's economic governance, and the global implications of technology competition with China.

Event — December 10, 2024

Difficult Decisions: Allies’ Perspectives on the U.S.-China Rivalry

Scott Kennedy hosts a discussion on how traditional American allies and partners should respond to tensions between the United States and China.

Event — November 25, 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

U.S.-China Scholarly Recoupling: Advancing Mutual Understanding in an Era of Intense Rivalry

The United States and China have avoided scholarly decoupling, but over-securitization of ties is restricting a fuller recoupling. This report explains the value of scholarly ties, the obstacles to greater exchange, and practical strategies for overcoming these challenges.

Report by Scott Kennedy — March 27, 2024

China Field Notes – with Scott Kennedy

Building a Path Forward: Peking University’s Yu Tiejun on U.S.-China Scholarly Recoupling

Yu Tiejun, President of Peking University’s Institute of International and Strategic Studies, discusses the importance of scholarly collaboration between the U.S.-China and his career studying international affairs.

Podcast Episode by Scott Kennedy — March 27, 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

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Growing Consensus on China: Real or Imagined?

The Turning Point? U.S.-China Relations, Economic Growth, and the Race for Technology Leadership

Difficult Decisions: Allies’ Perspectives on the U.S.-China Rivalry

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

U.S.-China Scholarly Recoupling: Advancing Mutual Understanding in an Era of Intense Rivalry

Building a Path Forward: Peking University’s Yu Tiejun on U.S.-China Scholarly Recoupling

Liu Jianchao: China's Shadow Foreign Minister

“U.S.-China Relations in 2024: Managing Competition without Conflict”: Audio Brief with Scott Kennedy

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

“What the Sunnylands Statement Means for U.S.-China Climate Cooperation”: Audio Brief with Ilaria Mazzocco

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