Matt Turpin, China NSC Director in the Trump administration, discusses US-China relations post APEC. Topics include realistic expectations for bilateral diplomacy, necessary ingredients for effective policymaking, concerns about a second Trump administration, and the importance of foundations sponsoring ChinaTalk for better insights on China.

Matt Turpin, an expert on U.S. foreign policy, discusses critical tensions between the U.S. and an alliance of China, Russia, and others. He argues that leaders often steer their countries toward war due to misguided confidence. Turpin critiques the U.S. strategy regarding China's aggressive moves, especially concerning Taiwan, and highlights the urgent need for transparent dialogue on national security. He also addresses the opioid crisis linked to China's role in fentanyl, urging the need for informed public engagement on these pressing geopolitical issues.