U.S.-China Climate Finance Cooperation: Can We Avoid the Carbon Tsunami? | Kelly Sims Gallagher

Chinese Media Coverage of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine | Xiaoyu Pu, Maria Repnikova: Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Chinese government has tried to walk a fine line of neutrality. It has abstained on UN resolutions and not condemned the Russian invasion or the slaughter of civilians. On the other... by The US-China Podcast

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U.S.-China Climate Finance Cooperation: Can We Avoid the Carbon Tsunami? | Kelly Sims Gallagher: The United States and China, as the world’s two largest economies and carbon emitters, have an opportunity to accelerate financing for low-carbon technologies, particularly in developing countries. One promising mechanism for action is climate... by The US-China Podcast

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China’s Economic Challenge: Unconventional Success | Albert Keidel: In China’s Economic Challenge: Unconventional Success, Albert Keidel examines the economic approaches responsible for China’s 40 years of rapid growth, suggesting how such strategies might be applied elsewhere. He discusses the government’s... by The US-China Podcast

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Eyes on Ukraine Part II: Strategic Implications for China, Russia, and the United States | Yun Sun: Since the February 24, 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, China’s position has come under scrutiny. Politically, for decades China has upheld the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty; Beijing has continued to talk about these ideals... by The US-China Podcast

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Two Sessions at a Turning Point | Victor Shih: The annual meetings of the National People's Congress (NPC) and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), colloquially known as the “Two Sessions” or “Lianghui,” feature the gathering of political leaders in Beijing each... by The US-China Podcast

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North Korea's Missile Tests: What Do They Mean? | Sue Mi Terry: President Biden will visit Seoul in May for his first meeting with newly-elected South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, as both countries face increasing mutual concerns, including North Korea's first intercontinental ballistic missile launch since... by The US-China Podcast

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The China Questions 2: Critical Insights into U.S.-China Relations: For decades Americans have described China as a rising power. That description no longer fits: China has already risen. What does this mean for the U.S.-China relationship, for the global economy, and for international security? Covering... by The US-China Podcast

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Ten Years of China's Belt and Road: Reflections and Recent Developments | Min Ye, Ka Zeng: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was first discussed ten years ago. What has happened over the past ten years? Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, BRI’s current state and future trajectories are more confusing and controversial than ever. Do... by The US-China Podcast

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Avoidable War: Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the U.S. & Xi Jinping's China | Kevin Rudd: A war between China and the United States would be catastrophic, but, unfortunately, is no longer unthinkable. In "The Avoidable War," Kevin Rudd demystifies the actions of both sides, describing how the countries can coexist without betraying their... by The US-China Podcast

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War and Peace in the Taiwan Strait: As tensions continue to rise between the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, analysts and officials warn of a growing risk of military conflict, which could potentially draw in the United States. How worried should we be about a war in the Taiwan... by The US-China Podcast

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Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong | Louisa Lim: What is Hong Kong? According to the British, a “barren rock” without meaningful history; to China, a part of Chinese soil from the beginning of time, finally returned to its rightful place in 1997. When protests erupted in 2019 and were met with... by The US-China Podcast

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Americans in China: Encounters with the People’s Republic | Terry Lautz: "Americans in China: Encounters with the People's Republic" tells the stories of a diverse assortment of men and women who have engaged with China as adversaries and emissaries, mediators and advocates, interpreters and reporters, soldiers,... by The US-China Podcast

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BONUS: How Concerned Should Americans Be About Chinese Espionage?: Ever since a balloon flew from China over the United States in February, concerns about surveillance have been at the forefront of U.S.-China relations. But the two countries have a long history of spying on each other. In this short... by The US-China Podcast

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Gang Chen’s Story and the End of the China Initiative: On January 20, 2022, a federal court in Boston dismissed charges against Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineering professor Gang Chen, who had been accused of concealing his affiliations with Chinese government institutions. The dropping of... by The US-China Podcast

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Daring to Struggle: China’s Global Ambitions Under Xi Jinping | Bates Gill: Increasingly powerful, prosperous, and authoritarian, China under the leadership of Xi Jinping has become an increasingly intense competitor across the globe economically, technologically, diplomatically, militarily, and in seeking to influence... by The US-China Podcast

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Latin America, China, and the United States: A Triangular Relationship | Álvaro Méndez, Margaret Myers, Xiaoyu Pu: China’s engagement and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have grown with the expansion of the Belt and Road Initiative into the region. Increased American attention suggests changes in a complex triangular relationship. What is... by The US-China Podcast

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Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution That Made China Modern | Jing Tsu: Less than a century ago, China faced myriad challenges in catching up to a world that had passed it by technologically. In her new book, Kingdom of Charactes, Jing Tsu breaks down how the monumental and transformative task of bringing the Chinese... by The US-China Podcast

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Climate (in)Action Amidst U.S.- China Tensions: For much of 2022, the entire planet has been struggling to cope with extreme weather events, ranging from brutal heatwaves and severe droughts in some regions to record rainfall and catastrophic flooding in others. Despite this, in early August,... by The US-China Podcast

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China’s Rise in the Global South: The Middle East, Africa, and Beijing’s Alternative World Order | Dawn Murphy, Lina Benabdallah: As China and the United States increasingly compete for power in key areas of U.S. influence, great power conflict looms. examines China’s behavior as a rising power in two key global south regions: the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. Dawn... by The US-China Podcast

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Semiconductors and U.S.-China Relations: Semiconductors have become a critical policy issue around the world, making news because of their importance for everything from cellphones to nuclear weapons, as supply chain bottlenecks and political confrontations drive up scarcity and price.... by The US-China Podcast

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Ping Pong Diplomacy’s 50-year Legacy: The Courtside View with Jan Berris: On April 12, 1972, the Chinese national ping pong team arrived in Detroit, the first unofficial visitors from the People’s Republic of China to the United States since the establishment of the PRC in 1949. One of the many excited people waiting on... by The US-China Podcast

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Digital Financial Revolution: Blockchain in the PRC by The US-China Podcast

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Americans' Negative Views on China: Latest Pew Survey Results | Laura Silver: According to a Pew Research Center report released in April, Americans view China's partnership with Russia as a serious problem for the United States, amid concerns over China's growing superpower status and economic might. More than 60 percent of... by The US-China Podcast

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Two Sessions, Many Implications: What are the implications of this year’s Two Sessions for President Xi Jinping and the latest roster of Party leaders, for those in the United States with a close eye on the U.S.-China relationship,... by The US-China Podcast

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Empires of Ideas: Creating the Modern University from Germany to America to China: Will China become the global leader in higher education in the 21st century? The modern research university was born in 19th century Germany; during the 20th, the United States took the lead. In his book Empires of Ideas, William C. Kirby argues that... by The US-China Podcast

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China’s Next Act: How Sustainability and Technology are Reshaping China’s Rise and the World’s Future: Following decades of growth and development, Chinese officials, businesses, and institutions now play a critical role in every major global issue. The challenges posed by climate change, pandemics, and emerging technologies make dealing with the... by The US-China Podcast

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Eyes on Ukraine Part III: The One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion: In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, U.S.-China relations have continued to deteriorate; one factor is Beijing’s continued support of Moscow’s position and rhetoric. What does Beijing gain from its tacit backing of Russia? How successful have... by The US-China Podcast

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Threat Inflation and the Chinese Military | Michael Swaine: Find the link to Michael Swaine's report here: https://www.ncuscr.org/event/threat-inflation-chinese-military/ According to a recent report by Michael D. Swaine, framing the military challenge Beijing poses in alarmist, worst-case ways weakens the... by The US-China Podcast

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China’s Zero-COVID Policies: Impact and Implications | Silvia Lindtner, Melinda Liu: China is under scrutiny as it attempts to quash its largest COVID-19 outbreak since the early days of the pandemic. The latest wave of infections is the most serious in the country since the disease first emerged in Wuhan two years ago and is putting... by The US-China Podcast

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Guide to China’s Climate Policy 2022: Summer 2022 was hot! On June 25, the temperature in Hebei province reached 111.6°, breaking an all-time record. A few weeks later, the temperature in Shanghai hit 105.6°, the highest ever recorded there. On July 19, weather stations in the United... by The US-China Podcast

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