China-U.S. Relations: A New Beginning?
Managing competition and cooperation between China and the U.S. will require a more pragmatic approach from the new U.S. administration.
Nov 15, 2024
Palestine Issue: More Must Be Done
The Ukraine crisis is occupying the front pages of global media together with other major international issues. However, the world should not forget the suffering of Palestinians as their frustrations could have destructive effects across the world.
Mar 13, 2023
Chronic Negativity About China Now Infects Americans
Americans will continue to believe China is ‘draconian’ at home and dangerous all over the world for as long as they receive propaganda masquerading as news.
May 5, 2022
Robert Lawrence Kuhn: Why Has US-China Relationship Worsened and How to Fix It?
China and the US, working together, should become bulwarks of peace and engines of prosperity, which would benefit all humanity.
Sep 9, 2021
What do the US midterm election results mean for China-US relations?
To conclude, there are motives from both the US and China to improve their relations, particularly trade relations, in coming months.
Nov 12, 2018
Political Turbulence Roils Mid-term Elections
The murder of 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue on October 27 was perhaps the worst case of violence ever perpetrated against the Jewish community in the United States. This incident of anti-Semitic violence followed just a few days the incident of the pipe-bombs sent in the mail to a handful of Democratic politicians and Democratic fund-raisers, including former President Barak Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden. This outbreak of unusual violence has certainly raised the political temperature in the nation as we approach a very important mid-term election. Δ People mourn as they hold a vigil for the victims of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 27. John Altorfer/REUTERS Democrats immediately began to blame the up-tick in the violence on President Trump’s volatile rhetoric. The President, in turn, blamed it on the strident and perennial attacks on him by the media and by the Democrats ever since he won the Presidency. In a sense, both are correct. But the growing bitterness in the political debate and the increased violence on the streets of the nations are in fact linked to a deeper malaise, the increasing polarization and disillusionment in the body politic. The election of President Trump is a prime example of this. A majority of the electorate ignored ALL of the establishment candidates, securing for Trump first, […]
Nov 2, 2018
Understanding China-US Relations: Cold Wrestle Rather Than a New Cold War
China-US relations are not in a new cold war but in a situation of intertwined competition in which their interests are tangled. This cold wrestle is aimed at finding a new equilibrium of interest between China-US through each issue.
Oct 26, 2018
Will the Sino-US Trade War Turn into a Currency War?
China does not need and will not seek a release of pressure on commodity exports by guiding the RMB to unilaterally depreciate sharply. In fact, this is also unfavorable to China in its efforts to attract foreign investment and enhance its import capacity.
Oct 24, 2018
Is the China-US Relationship Entering a “New Cold War” Period?
It’s impossible for the US be merciful to China, and China is certain to lower its expectations regarding cooperation with the US.
Oct 19, 2018
Should We Trust Trump in Trade Talks? Talks Are Always Better than No Talks.
Talks are always better than no talks. Ultimately, no one really cares who took the first step because the essence of the whole matter is to contain the increasing damages to both economies.
Sep 18, 2018
Mnuchin Proposing New Trade Negotiations: A Turnaround or a Tactic?
United States Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin sent a proposal to China on September 12, seeking the initiation of a new round of trade negotiations. Gao Feng, spokesman of China’s Ministry of Commerce, responded the following day that China had received the proposal and welcomes talks. Beijing and Washington are now working out the negotiation details. Escalating trade conflict is not in line with interests of either party, Gao emphasized. Since the trade war was first waged by the US in July, the US has already levied tariffs on $50bn of Chinese products, while China has retaliated with measures worth an equivalent amount. Now, Trump’s government is considering a duty increase on $200bn of Chinese products. With these factors in mind, how should we interpret the signal for talks the US has sent out at this crucial time? Does it indicate a turnaround? Increasing Domestic Pressure on Trump’s Government From running a presidential election campaign to taking office, Trump has always held a tough position on trade issues. He has placed the blame for US trade imbalances on other countries, saying they take advantage of the US. Hence, by bearing the torch of trade protectionism, Trump has shaped himself in the image of a strongman who fears no international pressure and always safeguards US interests. This image has won […]
Sep 17, 2018
Sino-Philippine Relationship Takes a Turn for the Better
According to the Office of the President of the Philippines, a framework agreement on the joint development of the South China Sea between the Philippines and China may be reached later this year.
Aug 22, 2018