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Event Recap: 2025 Future of U.S. and China Conference - Under Renewed Pressure

Jan 16, 2025 — Check out our event recap and watch images and videos from "2025 Future of U.S. and China Conference: Under Renewed Pressure"
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China’s Views on Escalation and Crisis Management and Implications for the United States

Lyle Morris writes about how China's view that a crisis can be “controlled” and escalation “managed” could make the country's leaders overconfident in their ability to prevail in a conflict, thereby increasing the risk of escalation.
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Science Could Be a Bright Spot in U.S.-China Relations

Jing Qian and Brendan Kelly write about how the renewal of U.S.-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA) may help stabilize a turbulent relationship.
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Petrodollar to Digital Yuan

Diana Choyleva explores the Petrodollar system’s future, focusing on China’s strategic efforts, Gulf states’ push to transform their economies, and breakthrough innovations in cross-border payment technologies.
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Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill January 2025 Edition

Recording of the January 2025 Edition of Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill with a special guest, Professor Ken Jimbo, a specialist on Japan's foreign and defence policy.
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Asia's Climate Puzzle: COP29 and the Path Forward

The COP29 negotiations underscored the potential for China and India to act as critical players in facilitating global climate progress, yet the lack of meaningful results highlighted the accompanying challenges, writes Betty Wang.
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New Article | China’s Middle Class Searches for Faith and Meaning

John Osburg writes that independent Christian churches, Tibetan teachers, and New Age workshops are seeing a rise in attendance among affluent, well-educated urban Chinese — long assumed to be the most secular segment of society.
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The U.S. Will Leave a Void in Climate Leadership. Can China Fill It?

The next Trump administration presents China with the opportunity to grow its global influence in climate action, but there is work to be done internationally and domestically, writes Taylah Bland in an op-ed for CNA.
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South Asia Snapshot - January 6, 2025

With Trump’s inauguration on Jan 20, South Asia is bracing for potential shake-ups in U.S. foreign policy. What will the new administration’s South Asia strategy look like? Who will lead the charge as ambassadors in this critical region?
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China’s Middle Class Searches for Faith and Meaning

John Osburg explores how members of China’s urban middle class are turning to religion and spirituality in greater numbers.
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ASPI Notes for the Trump Administration

This briefing book for the incoming administration aligns Asia’s needs with concrete, actionable recommendations designed to advance U.S. interests and address president-elect Donald Trump’s priorities.
Vilas Dhar on AI’s Transformative Potential

The global AI expert shares key insights needed to navigate AI integration into society in the years ahead.