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ASPI convenes Asian and American stakeholders to work on issues related to trade practices, investment, technological innovation and acquisition, intellectual property, and market access. Our work is distinguished by the breadth of the implications that we consider: not just business and economic implications, but also linkages to diplomatic relations, security, social stability, sustainability, and other considerations.

Featured Initiatives

The China Dashboard: Tracking China's Economic Reform Program

Using hard data to analyze China's economy under Xi Jinping.
Building a High Standard and Inclusive Asia-Pacific Trade Architecture

An initiative aimed at promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.
Toward a Northeast Asia Carbon Market

ASPI initiative to create a roadmap for linking the carbon markets in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Asia’s New Pivot: Evolving Ties Between East and West Asia

ASPI initiative exploring the strategic implications of emerging ties between major countries in the Middle East and major countries in east, south, and southeast Asia.

Reports

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Navigating the Belt and Road Initiative

ASPI report with a blueprint for successful BRI projects.

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Trade in Trouble: How the Asia Pacific Can Step Up and Lead Reforms

Wendy Cutler calls on the Asia Pacific to lead trade reforms in this latest ASPI issue paper.

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Strength in Numbers

Wendy Cutler makes the case for a collaborative approach to addressing concerns with China's state-led economic model.

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Advancing the U.S.-Korea Economic Agenda

Issue paper highlighting areas for closer economic cooperation between the U.S. and South Korea.

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The Avoidable War: U.S.-China Relations and the End of Strategic Engagement

A compendium of six speeches by ASPI President Kevin Rudd on the increasingly fraught ties between the U.S and China.

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Carbon Market Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Assessing Challenges and Overcoming Barriers

ASPI report on carbon market cooperation and linkage in Northeast Asia.

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Northeast Asia Carbon Markets and Trade Connections

ASPI report outlining ways to foster regional trade and carbon market cooperation between China, Japan, and South Korea.

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Reconciling Expectations With Reality in a Transitioning Myanmar

In this ASPI issue paper, Debra Eisenman analyzes five critical challenges facing Myanmar in 2018.

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Business Sector Action to Drive Carbon Market Cooperation in Northeast Asia

ASPI report on how major companies operating in Northeast Asia can drive carbon market cooperation and capitalize on its opportunities.

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Shifting Trade Winds: U.S. Bilateralism and Asia-Pacific Economic Integration

Asia Society Policy Institute paper with recommendations for how to navigate an increasingly complex Asia-Pacific trade landscape in 2018.

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Northeast Asia and the Next Generation of Carbon Market Cooperation

ASPI report on carbon market developments in China, Japan, and Korea and how linkages can be facilitated between these markets to pursue ambitious climate change policies.

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The Trump Administration’s India Opportunity

In this ASPI paper, Marshall Bouton argues that the Trump administration should move rapidly to secure closer cooperation with India.

Commentary

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Trump’s Tariff Threats May Affect Future Negotiations

Wendy Cutler on why Trump's trade tactics may undermine U.S. trade interests long term.
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Tighten Belt on China's BRI

Daniel Russel writes that adjustments to China's BRI projects will bring benefits.
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Fasten Your Seatbelts, China has Drawn its Red Lines Against Trump

It's likely to be a painful ride before both a deal that saves some face for both sides.
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How to Clean Up the Belt and Road

If China's leaders are serious about reform, there are several things they can do to cut down on corruption, waste, and local anger.
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A Kingdom United against Trump

Danny Russel discusses U.S.-China relations, the anniversary of Tiananmen, North Korea, and more on Pod Save the World.
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Trump Hands China an Easy Win in the Trade War

Kevin Rudd writes that President Trump's tough rhetoric plays into Chinese economic nationalism.
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India's Modi is Not a Pro-Market Prime Minister

Anubhav Gupta joins Bloomberg to discuss India's election and the future of India's economy.
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High Turn Out Bodes Well For Modi in India

Anubhav Gupta joins Bloomberg Daybreak Asia ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election.
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U.S.-China Trade Talks End With No Deal

Wendy Cutler joins Brooke Baldwin and economist Diane Swonk to discuss the consequences of the latest round of trade talks with China.
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What Happens if Trade Talks with China Fall Apart

In an op-ed for The New York Times, Wendy Cutler writes that U.S.-China trade negotiations are in trouble.
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Kevin Rudd: China Isn't 'Desperate' for a Trade Deal with the U.S.

Kevin Rudd joins CNBC to discuss the latest in the U.S.-China trade war.
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What Caused the U.S.-China Trade War?

PBS's Frontline asks what led the world's two largest economies to the brink.
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Wendy Cutler on Trump's New Tariff Threats

Wendy Cutler joins CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin to discuss the latest on U.S.-China trade.
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Is This the End of Belt and Road, or Just the Beginning?

Daniel Russel joins ChinaFile to discuss the latest on China's Belt and Road Initiative after the 2019 Belt and Road Forum.
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Wendy Cutler: U.S. and China Deescalate Tensions but Frictions Still Need To Be Managed

Wendy Cutler joins Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia to discuss U.S.-China relations following a deal to end the trade conflict.
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With Protectionism, Trade Could be 'a Major Drag for Growth'

Kevin Rudd joins BNN Bloomberg for his take on what's next for U.S. trade with Japan and China.
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Even a Deal on Trade Won't Paper Over the Widening Gap Between Washington and Beijing

Kevin Rudd writes on what happens after a new U.S.-China arrangement is reached.