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Under Trump’s second administration, the United States has undergone significant adjustments in both domestic and foreign policy, dramatically increasing the uncertainty of China-U.S. relations. In this episode, CISS China Forum invites Susan A. Thornton, a retired senior U.S. diplomat with rich experience with the U.S. State Department in Eurasia and East Asia, and currently a Senior Fellow at Ya...

How does the diffusion of general-purpose technologies (GPTs)—rather than mere innovation—redefine the dynamics of global power competition? In this episode, CISS China Forum invites Professor Jeffrey Dean from George Washington University to a in-depth discussion with CISS fellow, Dr. Dong Ting, on how diffusion shapes economic competition, inspired by his latest book. Prof. Dean offers insights...

During the 61st Munich Security Conference on February 14-16, discussions were held on European security, the Ukraine crisis, and other global security topics. On February 15, Ambassador Fu Ying, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, was invited to a panel discussion on the topic of “Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific?”, where she emphasized, “China is committed to mai...

In recent years, the BRICS mechanism has played a pivotal role as a key platform for cooperation among emerging economies, contributing to global governance reform and the advancement of South-South cooperation. The China Forum of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University has invited Dr. Sun Chenghao, a fellow at CISS, to engage in a dialogue with Professor W...

Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th president of the US in Washington DC, marking the start of his second term in the White House. Characterized by America First and anti-globalization, Donald Trump’s first term saw him launch a trade war with China and demand higher military spending from European allies. With Trump’s return to the White House for his second term, are both China...

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States earlier today, ushering in his second term in office. What shall we expect in terms of challenges, opportunities, and potential risks in China-U.S. relations under Trump 2.0.？How can both sides proactively address the upcoming challenges？ In this episode produced by China Forum, Center for International Security and Strategy of...

A new geopolitical landscape is evolving in an unstable and fragmented international context. In early November, Ambassador Fu Ying, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, was invited to a panel discussion at the 7th Paris Peace Forum on the topic of “History in the making: How will the US election impact the world?” , where she emphasized, “No one country or group of countries can reso...

Discourse power is a critical topic in political science and the study of international order. In this episode of the CISS podcast, Rachel Ann Hulvey, an assistant professor at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, and a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard Belfer International Security and Columbia-Harvard China and the World program, expl...

The current international situation is constantly evolving, making mutual communication and understanding between countries increasingly important. In today’s episode, we are joined by Professor Zhang Feng, a visiting scholar at the Paul Tsai China Center at Yale Law School, in conversation with Sun Chenghao, a fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. Sh...

Sport diplomacy has been a central pillar in bridging cultural gaps and easing geopolitical tensions. In today’s episode, Prof. DA Wei, Director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS), sits down for an exclusive interview with former NBA star and President of Chinese Basketball Association YAO Ming. Mr. Yao will share his experience and insights on how sports foster cross-cul...

Cross-cultural communication is an important cornerstone for promoting understanding and cooperation among nations. In this issue, China Forum, the Center for International Security and Strategy, TsingHua Univeristy, invites Mr. Kaiser Kuo, host of the renowned English podcast Sinica and rock musician, to share his thoughts on cross-cultural communication and its impact on U.S.-China relations. St...

Hello and welcome to the CISS podcast “The Point” series. The focus of today’s program is China-US relationship and what its implications for wider, international geopolitics. Even though expectations is not high, the desire to stabilize China-U.S. relations is genuine and strong on both sides, We have with us Mr. Rick Waters, Managing Director of Eurasia Group’s China Practice, Former China Coord...

In today's increasingly complex global landscape, understanding public opinion is crucial for shaping effective policies and fostering international cooperation. The "Chinese People's Perspectives on International Security -- Survey Report 2024" offers a unique window into how ordinary Chinese citizens view global security issues and China's role on the world stage. Today's program will delve into...

Today’s episode will explore one of the most critical issues at the intersection of technology and geopolitics: the role of artificial intelligence in China-U.S. relations. In recent years, AI has not only become a central issue in technological development but also a key factor in geopolitical strategy. In today’s conversation, we’ll dive into the ways AI is influencing economic ties, security co...

In this episode, we have with us Prof. Neysun Mahboubi, Director of the Penn Project on the Future of US-China Relations at the University of Pennsylvania, who was in China this summer leading a group of research fellows for scholarly exchange at Tsinghua University. What is the current status of people-to-people exchanges between China and the US? What are some of the supportive forces and obstac...

In today’s program, our topic is “global governance of AI”. The UN General Assembly recently adopted China-proposed resolution to enhance international cooperation on AI capacity-building. China being a global technology and AI leader, its stance on global AI governance has drawn wide attention from across the world. How to find a balance between AI development and safety concerns? How to stimulat...

The South China Sea Arbitration Award issued eight years ago in 2016 probably contributed the most to increasing tension in the South China Sea in recent years. Today’s program will explore the legal issues of the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines, and analyze the illegality and invalidity of the Awards, so as to see why China neither accepts nor participates in the arbitra...

At a time when the China-U.S. relations are facing many uncertainties and the international situation is becoming increasingly complex, the role of Track 2 diplomacy has come into more people’s attention. How could Track 2 diplomacy play its role in bringing the two sides back to rational and constructive policy making? What are the major obstacles for China-U.S. Track 2 diplomacy? Dr. Sun Chengha...

In today’s programme, we will focus on the topic of China’s booming new energy cars and the claims of China’s “overcapacity” problem. With the surging release of advanced new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China this year, an acrimonious discourse on overcapacity has intensified in the Western world. Consequently, the EU has initiated anti-subsidy measures while the US has steadily increased tariffs on...

In today’s program, we will continue with the discussion on “anti-terrorism”. As the world becomes unstable with outbreaks of regional conflicts, terrorism has shown signs of rising, or the question might be, has it ever left? Regional conflicts increase the flow of weapons, while an increasingly segmented global financial system makes it harder to track terrorist activities. What efforts are need...

According to the Global Terrorism Index of 2024, deaths from terrorism has increased to the highest level since 2017. With increasing regional instability and expanding terrorist networks, what are the pragmatic and constructive solutions that can mitigate these negative growths? How have institutions like SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure demonstrated effective solutions to ensure regional sa...

As dangers loom large for the world today, a possible Second Cold War has become a frequent topic among politicians and scholars across the globe. Is the Second Cold War inevitable? Is win-win cooperation merely a pretty-sounding strategy or a deep-rooted and realistic philosophy? Is transcending Bloc politics possible in the post-western era? With these questions on mind, China Forum had an in-de...

At a time when a growing number of regional conflicts have led to further international tensions, the recent phone call between top leaders of China and the U.S. has drawn wide attention to whether the two global powers can inject some stability into the world. Are decades of globalization and relative world peace coming to an end? Are we moving toward a second Cold War and seeing a replay of the...

At a time when a growing number of regional conflicts have led to further international tensions, the recent phone call between top leaders of China and the U.S. has drawn wide attention to whether the two global powers can inject some stability into the world. Are decades of globalization and relative world peace coming to an end? Are we moving toward a second Cold War and seeing a replay of the...

45 years into the China-US diplomatic relationship, the two countries have been navigating through some rough waters in recent years. Are the two countries on an inevitable collision course? Can the two countries be in a competition racing to the top, or does it have to be a race to the bottom? Joining us today is Ms. Susan Thornton, a retired senior U.S. diplomat with almost three decades of expe...