NEW YORK, April 8, 2025 — Orville Schell, Vice President and Arthur Ross Director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society and Jane Perlez, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and co-host of the acclaimed podcast Face-Off: U.S. vs. China, trace the dramatic evolution of U.S.-China relations—from Orville’s firsthand memories in Maoist-era factories, to Deng Xiaoping’s iconic rodeo visit in Texas, and ultimately to the heightened tensions under Xi Jinping. Discover revealing anecdotes, pivotal historical moments, and personal insights that illustrate how these two superpowers moved from cautious friendship to deep discord—and what it all means for our global future. (1 hr., 22 min.)