

Where Is the U.S.-China Relationship Headed?
74 snips Mar 27, 2025
Jude Blanchette, Head of the China Center at RAND, and Ryan Hass, a Brookings Institution Fellow and former China policy expert, delve into the vital U.S.-China relationship dynamics. They discuss Trump's tariff threats and military concerns in the Taiwan Strait while contemplating a potential 'grand bargain' between Trump and Xi. The conversation highlights the risks of American decline and the complexities of assessing China's growing influence amid shifting geopolitical realities, including its ties with Europe and Russia.
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Right-Sizing the China Challenge
- The biggest risk in assessing Chinese power is not underestimating their strengths.
- It's neglecting America's own strengths and weaknesses.
US Economic Strength
- In early 2024, the US economy appeared incredibly resilient.
- It was larger than the next three largest economies combined and attracted record capital.
Chinese Assessments
- Chinese observers often have rosy assessments of China's economic and geopolitical situation.
- The Chinese government hasn't significantly changed course despite Western concerns about stagnation.