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Critical Implications of the US-Taiwan-China Relationship

In-Person EVENT

Experts from the Chicago Council and the Institute of National Defense and Security Research convene to discuss relations between the US, Taiwan, and China.

People in a crowd hold Taiwan and US flags as they welcome Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Guam on December 4, 2024.
Taiwan Presidential Office / AP
Nov
17

Past Events

Roundtable with the Taiwanese Minister of Mainland Affairs

PAST EVENT

Taiwan's Minister of Mainland Affairs Chiu Chui-cheng joins the Council for a discussion on relations between Taiwan and China.

A Taiwan national flag flutters near the Taipei 101 building at the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan on February 28, 2025.
Chiang Ying-ying / AP

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.

Craig Kafura, Kharis Templeman, Damien Ma, and Rorry Daniels on the Council stage facing an audience.
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary

A Temporary Calm in the US-China Trade War After Trump–Xi Meeting

In the News
NPR
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura unpacks new Council polling that shows 53 percent of Americans now want to pursue a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Public Opinion

What the Trump-Xi Meeting Means for Future US-China Relations

In the News
NewsNation
Craig Kafura

"We'll see how the working levels are able to negotiate on some of these really sticky points like finalizing energy purchases, like finalizing that TikTok transfer," Craig Kafura says.

Craig Kafura on NewsNation US Foreign Policy

Research

Americans Reverse Course on US-China Competition

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

While Republicans remain focused on limiting China's rise, a majority of Americans now favor a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing.

Wooden dolls depicting China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump
Dmitri Lovetsky / AP
US Foreign Policy

Americans Ready to Engage North Korea, Continue to Support US-South Korea Ties

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The public is open to resuming talks with Pyongyang under certain conditions and sees benefits from trade with Seoul.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a ceremony in Pyongyang
Korean Central News Agency via AP
Public Opinion

Experts