Getting China Right: Senator Andy Kim at the Hopkins SAIS Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs
Feb 14, 2025
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In a compelling discussion, Senator Andy Kim, a knowledgeable voice in China policy, joins James Steinberg, the former Deputy Secretary of State, to examine the complexities of U.S.-China relations. They dive into the vital importance of U.S. credibility regarding Taiwan amid rising tensions. The conversation also challenges the notion of a new Cold War with China, advocating for engagement rather than division. Additionally, they address the delicate balance of power between Congress and the executive branch in shaping foreign policy.
Senator Andy Kim emphasizes the importance of informed public dialogue to address the complexities of U.S.-China relations.
The establishment of the ACF aims to promote evidence-based research to enhance understanding of China's global role in affairs.
Jim Steinberg highlights the necessity of cultivating a nuanced approach to policy discussions surrounding China and its international interactions.
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I’m delighted to bring you today the first in a series of conversations from a remarkable day-long session put on by the Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs, or ACF, at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The session was held on Monday, February 3, and was called “Getting China Right.” On today’s show, we’ve got U.S. Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey, one of the best-informed and sensible legislators focused on China today. He’ll be in conversation with James Steinberg, dean of SAIS, who also served as Deputy Secretary of State from 2009 to 2011. You’ll hear introductory remarks from Jim and from Jessica Chen Weiss, inaugural faculty director ACF and David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies at SAIS, who listeners certainly know from her appearances on Sinica. More to come in this series, so stay tuned! Please enjoy Senator Kim’s very thoughtful remarks.
The Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF) of the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) was established in 2024 to add rigor and reason to public and policy discussions on China and the range of domestic and international issues that intersect China’s global role, bringing together experts and practitioners to foster informed public dialogue, promote evidence-based research, and support the next generation of scholars and practitioners. ACF was founded with the support of Johns Hopkins University and philanthropic contributions from across the United States.