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How the Trump Administration Should Deal With a Changing China

A new task force report argues that China is different than it used to be — and the Trump administration's approach to the U.S.-China relationship is flawed.

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Four Challenges to a Credible U.S. Strategy

Lindsey Ford highlights problems with the U.S. approach to North Korea and the South China Sea.

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ASEAN Must Respond Boldly to Growing U.S.-China Competition

ASEAN should advance own Indo-Pacific concept or see Washington or Beijing take the lead, writes ASPI President Kevin Rudd.

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U.S.-China Military Conflict an “Increasing Risk”

As long as the future of U.S.-China relations remain unclear, Japan's PM Shinzo Abe should work on improving China-Japan relations, says ASPI President Kevin Rudd.

Kevin Rudd at the U.S. Naval Academy, Oct. 10, 2018

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The United States and China—The Avoidable War

Visiting the U.S. Naval Academy, Kevin Rudd asks 10 significant questions of policy makers in this new era of strategic competition between the U.S. and China.

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Tillerson to Address the Philippines’ Deadly Drug Crackdown

During Rex Tillerson's visit to the Philippines, Lindsey Ford discusses what will be on his agenda on PBS Newshour.

The South China Sea (C) is seen on a globe for sale at a bookstore in Beijing on June 15, 2016. (Greg Baker/AFP/Getty Images)

How China's Past Informs its Push for Power

Author Howard French explains why Beijing's behavior in the South China Sea is consistent with how the country has always viewed itself.

Orville Schell (L) and Susan Shirk speak at the launch of the new report "U.S. Policy Toward China: Recommendations for a New Administration." (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Task Force Gives Recommendations for a U.S.-China Relationship at 'a Crossroads'

Prominent China specialists lay out the challenge the U.S. faces in its relationship with China, and how to address them.

A vendor picks up a 100 yuan note above a newspaper featuring a photo of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, at a news stand in Beijing on November 10, 2016. (Greg Baker/AFP/Getty Images)

Trump's Trade and Security Challenges with China

When Donald Trump assumes the presidency, perhaps his most complex foreign policy challenge will be China. Is he up to the task?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands after a signing ceremony on October 20, 2016 in Beijing, China. (Ng Han Guan-Pool/Getty Images)

Rodrigo Duterte, China, and the United States: Explained

What you need to know about the Philippine president's recent visit to Beijing

Activists wearing monkey masks display placards during a rally against Beijing's island-building in the South China Sea, ahead of the year of the monkey at the Chinese consulate in Manila on February 5, 2016. (Jay Directo/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. May Adopt More Cooperative Posture With Beijing on South China Sea, Analyst Says

Yann-huei Song describes new developments in the South China Sea after an international tribunal rebuked Beijing's territorial claims.

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Federal Cabinet Changes: a signal or symptom of growing regional tension

What are the implications of the separation of the Defence and Defence Industry Portfolio?

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What's next in the South China Sea?

Asia Society analysts and partners weigh in on The Hague tribunal's South China Sea ruling.

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The Future of ASEAN Cooperation

Experts weigh in on the viability of an ASEAN Coalition in the wake of the South China Sea ruling by the Hague

U.S. Marines amphibious assault vehicles speed past a landing ship during an amphibious landing exercise on April 21, 2015 as part of annual Philippine-U.S. joint maneuvers some 137 miles east of the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea — an area contested by China and the Philippines. (Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images)

Surveys Found Majority of Chinese Actually Supported South China Sea Arbitration

China's government has rejected and condemned international arbitration of its maritime disputes — so why do polls suggest that the Chinese population recently felt differently?

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Kevin Rudd on The Hague's South China Sea Decision and U.S.-China Relations

ASPI President Kevin Rudd spoke with Charlie Rose on July 13, 2016 about U.S.-China relations and the recent South China Sea ruling by The Hague.

PH officials and lawyers at the Peace Palace in The Hague. Photo Credit: Philippine Daily Inquirer

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The Philippines Wins Maritime Dispute Case Against China

International Tribune in The Hague concludes that China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to the bulk of the South China Sea.

Vietnamese nationals mount a protest rally against China's territorial claims in the Spratlys group of islands in the South China Sea on July 12, 2016 in Manila, Philippines. (Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images)

After the Ruling — What's Next in the South China Sea?

Asia Society experts discuss what will follow the international tribunal's rebuke of China's maritime claims.

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Kevin Rudd: 5 Things To Watch in U.S.-China Relations in 2019

The former Australian prime minister previews a "big year" for Sino-American ties.

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'A Very Dangerous Period' For the U.S. and China

Howard French describes how economics and demographics make China anxious to gain what it can in the next 10 to 15 years.

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ChinaFile Presents: ‘How the Past Helps Shape China’s Push for Global Power’ (Complete)

A conversation with former New York Times Asia correspondent Howard French and Asia Society’s Orville Schell.

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The South China Sea: A View From Beijing (Complete)

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs from China presents Beijing's perspective on the maritime dispute.

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How South China Sea Conflicts Can Be Avoided

David Firestein discusses practical measures parties like the U.S. and China can take to avoid misinterpretation and escalation of contentious territorial disputes.

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Daniel Russel: U.S. Won't Give China a 'Free Pass' on Contentious Issues

Assistant U.S. secretary of state discusses navigating the line between cooperation and acquiescence when negotiating with Chinese counterparts.

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Update on U.S.-Asia Policy: A Conversation with Daniel Russel (Complete)

Daniel Russel, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, speaks at Asia Society New York ahead of President Obama’s November 2015 trip to regional summits in the Philippines and in Malaysia.

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South China Sea: The ASEAN Position (Complete)

Panelists assess how ASEAN's neutral stance on South China Sea disputes plays out regionally.

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Upcoming Events

Past Events

Briefing
/ Australia

Executive Briefing | China’s Foreign Policy Land-and-Sea-scape with Dr Linda Jakobson

01 Sep 2016
6:15 - 8 p.m.

Ms Jakobson will share insights into China’s foreign and security policy, as well as the state of Australia-China ties in the wake of the International Court of Arbitration’s South China Sea Ruling
Discussion
/ New York

The South China Sea: A View from Beijing

23 Jun 2016
8 - 10 a.m.

June 23: China's former Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing discusses Beijing and the South China Sea.
Lecture
/ Texas

Rising Tides in the South China Sea

30 Mar 2016
7 - 8:15 p.m.

Join Asia Society as David Firestein explores the complex, longstanding territorial issues in the South China Sea and how the U.S. might approach resolution.
Special Event
/ New York

Update on U.S.-Asia Policy: A Conversation with Danny Russel

04 Nov 2015
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will deliver remarks and join in a discussion ahead of President Obama's official trip to Asia in a few weeks.
Special Event
/ New York

Truong Tan Sang: President of Vietnam

28 Sep 2015
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 28: An address will be followed by a discussion. This event is by invitation only.
Panel Discussion
/ New York

South China Sea: Troubled Waters

12 Nov 2014
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Nov. 12: Robert D. Kaplan, other experts to discuss proactive solutions.
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/ New York

UNGA 2014: The View from Jakarta

29 Sep 2014
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sept. 29: Indonesian Foreign Minister on his country's place in the world.