China

The latest analysis, events, research, and commentary on the country of China.
RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura
American Views of China Hit All-Time Low
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Mark Schiefelbein / AP
The public's top priorities for the US-China relationship moving forward: avoiding war and maintaining a technological edge.
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Vincent Thian / AP
Would Americans Go to War Against China?
In the News Foreign Affairs Paul Poast
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Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Americans Want US Leaders to Focus More on China and Southern Border
Blog Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz
Craig Kafura, Kharis Templeman, Damien Ma, and Rorry Daniels on the Council stage facing an audience.
Ana Miyares Photography
Global Politics

Taiwan: The US-China Tipping Point?

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Rorry Daniels, Damien Ma, Kharis Templeman, and Craig Kafura discuss Taiwan and rising tensions in US-China relations and the implications for regional security and the global economy.

Commentary & Analysis

President Donald Trump in front of an American flag US Foreign Policy
Rebecca Blackwell / AP
Getting Out of Trump's Way Could Be Russia and China's Best Bet
In the News World Politics Review by Daniel W. Drezner

Will Trump be able to deter rival great powers from taking even more aggressive actions during his second term? Daniel Drezner offers his take.

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands during a welcome ceremony in Beijing Global Politics
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
China Is Not Seeking To Remake World Order
In the News The National Interest by Paul Heer

"China’s goal is not to usurp the U.S. role ... but instead to increase its role relative to that of the United States in setting the rules," Paul Heer argues.

representatives from the US and China shake hands US Foreign Policy
Alexander F. Yuan / AP
The Diminishing Prospects for US-China Détente
In the News The National Interest by Paul Heer

"Washington and Beijing, driven by false assumptions, will probably continue the cycle of interactive steps that risk escalating bilateral tensions," Paul Heer argues.

President Joe Biden Meets with China's President President Xi Jinping US Foreign Policy
Doug Mills / AP
Washington's 'China Consensus' Masks a Deeper Debate
In the News World Politics Review by Paul Poast

Paul Poast unpacks various arguments about whether China's rise poses an actual threat to the United States.