Ryan Hass, newly appointed director of the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, discusses the state of US-China relations under the Biden administration, the impact of domestic politics on the competition, and envisions a positive future focused on cooperation and solving future problems.

Richard Bush and Ryan Hass, Brookings Senior Fellows, discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations in the context of China's challenge. They explore Taiwan's upcoming presidential election, the potential for conflict with China, and the importance of not politicizing Taiwan. They argue that tensions can only be resolved with the assent of Taiwan's people.