Jessica Chen Weiss

Jessica Chen Weiss is a leading expert on U.S.-China relations from Johns Hopkins, while Ryan Hass directs the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings. They explore the Biden administration's approach, analyzing its successes and challenges with China. Discussion includes the potential implications of a Trump administration's policies, the strategic responses from Beijing, and Taiwan's concerns regarding U.S. foreign policy shifts. They emphasize the need for a coherent narrative for effective diplomacy and share insightful recommendations for further reading.

Jessica Chen Weiss, the David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, challenges the prevailing 'China Consensus' in her conversation. She advocates for a less confrontational approach, emphasizing the need for credible deterrence while also pursuing constructive engagement. Weiss discusses diverging views between political parties on U.S.-China relations, especially regarding Taiwan, and stresses the importance of realism in diplomacy. Her fresh perspective could reshape future U.S. policy towards China, promoting coexistence over confrontation.