Pekingology China Across CSIS: What Are U.S. and NATO Views on China?
Jun 12, 2025
Henrietta Levin, former Deputy China Coordinator for Global Affairs at the U.S. State Department, and Luis Simón, director at CSDS, dive into U.S.-China relations in this engaging chat. They analyze the impact of the Trump administration's policies on trade and security concerns. The discussion highlights NATO's shifting perspectives on China and the implications of North Korea's growing ties with Russia. Additionally, they explore how geopolitical distractions could lead to aggressive actions in Taiwan and Korea, emphasizing the need for strong leadership in these turbulent times.
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China Policy Continuity and Shift
- The second Trump administration's China policy partly reverses the Biden approach by prioritizing competition first.
- A constructive relationship needs investing in domestic strength before competing with China.
NATO’s Rising China Focus
- NATO's focus on China has grown notably since 2019, influenced by the Ukraine war sharpening concerns.
- NATO prioritizes the Euro-Atlantic but sees China’s Indo-Pacific challenge as critical, requiring nuanced resource allocation.
Global vs Regional China Challenge
- Biden administration views China as a global challenge needing allied cooperation, unlike the Trump administration's more limited role for Europe.
- Effective competition demands a united front with like-minded allies addressing China’s global impact.