After months of heightened tensions and mounting concerns over China’s faltering economy, the trade war with the United States appears to have entered, if not a resolution, at least a pause. A still-undisclosed agreement between the two countries has eased the conflict at a critical moment, just as China is set to release its GDP […]
As China prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the formal surrender of Japanese soldiers, the large scale commemorations hold new significance for the Chinese nation today. Professor Rana Mitter, historian and author of books such as “Forgotten Ally: China’s World War II” and “China’s Good War: How World War II is Shaping a New […]
Combining personal narratives with decades of research, The Highest Exam is a vivid account of how the gaokao—China’s high-stakes college admissions test—shapes that society and influences education debates in the United States. Professors JIA Ruixue and LI Hongbin will take us through the central ideas in their book and answer questions. About the Speakers: Ruixue […]
China’s upcoming five-year plan is more than a domestic blueprint — it’s a global signal. From technological self-reliance and economic resilience to tightening governance, the plan outlines China’s vision for the future in a rapidly shifting world. Join Alexander Davey and Katja Drinhausen from the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) for an online talk as they unpack the political priorities, […]
The COP 30 in Belem (Brazil) is already here. And we are eager to know more about China’s role in it. Belinda Schaepe and Lauri Myllyvirta, two top analysts on climate and Chinese decarbonization policies from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), will provide some deep insights on Beijing's plans for […]
The coming months represent a(nother) decisive period for the Europe-China relationship, with a cluster of senior visits - including the French President very recently, and the German Chancellor and British Prime Minister in early 2026. Alongside a flurry of new EU policy moves on China, and as Europe looks to navigate a(nother) China Shock to […]
With the US administration’s desire to ensure the « Western Hemisphere » is politically on its side and recent military action to remove Nicolas Maduro, Latin America is at the center of the rivalry between the United States and China. But Washington may find out Beijing already has displaced it in many aspects of the […]
Join us for a timely virtual discussion with Chad Sbragia, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China, as he unpacks contemporary U.S.–China defense relations. Drawing on firsthand experience in China and the Pentagon, Chad will explore the prospects of bilateral defense relations in the context of the broader strategic relationship, military modernization, crisis risks, […]
Join us for a compelling talk with Dr. Minxin Pei, a distinguished scholar of Chinese politics, as he presents his latest book, "The Broken China Dream: How Reform Revived Totalitarianism." Dr. Pei will delve into his provocative argument that China's reform efforts, rather than fostering democracy, inadvertently set the stage for a resurgence of totalitarianism […]
Drawing on Chinese policy experts and academic sources, this talk challenges the narrative of the PRC’s energy vulnerability. It argues that diversification of supply routes, strategic reserves, and expanding domestic and renewable energy capacity have reduced reliance on maritime chokepoints, enabling Beijing to withstand external disruptions and sustain long-term energy security. About the Speaker: Daniel […]
Just a few days before U.S. President Donald Trump likely lands in Beijing, Jon A. Czin will share his analysis of the stakes surrounding this highly anticipated visit. Drawing on his extensive experience at the CIA and the US National Security Council, he will dissect China’s approach to this U.S. administration, Washington’s expectations, and the […]
China’s population has likely been overstated by at least 130 million, distorting policy assumptions in both countries. By 2030–2035, all of China’s demographic indicators will be worse than those of the U.S., and its economy will not overtake the U.S. The much-anticipated “Thucydides Trap” showdown between the “Chinese lion” and the “American tiger” may ultimately […]
