US-China Relations

A report warns that the United States will face a “critical shortage” of China expertise within a decade, threatening policymakers' ability to manage Washington’s most consequential strategic relationship. As China experts retire and the number of Americans studying in China sharply declines, the talent gap poses a “national security and an economic competitiveness” problem.

12 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State sanctioned by Beijing, will take part in Donald Trump's upcoming trip to China, according to sources. Rubio had previously appeared reluctant to visit despite invitations. His attendance could help address frustrations in Beijing over the lack of preparation for the trip.

An author attending the Asia Leaders Series in Zurich, Switzerland, suggests the US and China could cooperate on AI risks, similar to their 1972 alignment against a shared threat. The forum's discussions revealed that current global strains are normal rather than exceptional.

19 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

A former senior US official said working closely with like-minded countries remains the most effective strategy to counter an increasingly powerful China, in marked contrast to the policies of US President Donald Trump. He admitted that the Joe Biden administration made some key mistakes that undercut its own effectiveness.