ChinaTalk The Future of U.S.-China Economic Relations: The Case for Change
May 22, 2019
Melanie Hart, a senior fellow and director of China Policy at the Center for American Progress, dives into the shifting dynamics of U.S.-China relations. She discusses the transition from optimism to caution in U.S. foreign policy and advocates for strategies that balance openness with security in foreign investment. Hart also explores China's global governance ambitions and highlights the importance of clear communication in geopolitics. Plus, she points out exciting opportunities in niche markets like electric vehicles, urging a deeper engagement with Chinese culture.
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Qualcomm in China
- Melanie Hart worked in China for Qualcomm in the mid-2000s.
- She contrasts the positive environment then with today's strained U.S.-China relations.
Grand Strategizing
- Current U.S.-China relations present a scary but exciting opportunity for grand strategists.
- The U.S. can channel anxiety about China into positive domestic investments and policy changes.
New Era of Strategizing
- Washington is engaging in significant strategizing due to China's changing role.
- This involves rethinking U.S. foreign policy goals and approaches in a new era.
