China-US

Fostering Stability and Shared Prosperity in China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations

A new round of U.S. tariff changes, including tariffs under Sections 232 and 301, is set to take effect in the coming days,...

Diplomacy Talk | Why China feels ‘more at ease’ with Trump 2.0

Beijing feels “more at ease” handling U.S. pressure than ever before, reveals foreign policy expert Liu Weidong in his analysis of Trump’s second presidency. In this interview, Liu argues China has gained valuable experience from Trump’s first term and is now better positioned to manage the bilateral relations. The conversation explores key aspects of the relationship, including trade policies, visa reforms and diplomatic strategies. Liu argues that although tensions will persist, China will pursue pragmatic diplomacy while protecting its core interests. He emphasizes that both nations must find ways to coexist despite competitive pressures, pointing to continued economic ties and people-to-people exchanges as essential stabilizing factors.

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