Great Decisions 2025: Competition, Cold War, or Conflict—Navigating U.S.-China Relations

02/21/2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM ET

Location

Portland State University
710 SW Jackson Street
Portland, OR 97201
United States of America
Building Number: Native American Student & Community Center

Virtual Meeting URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84570074762

Description

Competition, Cold War, or Conflict: Navigating U.S.-China Relations

Speaker: Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University

Washington’s relations with Beijing have reached an ominous low ebb. Both American political parties have identified China as the country’s preeminent geopolitical challenger and, in the eyes of many, a systemic threat. What is driving this deterioration of Sino-American relations, and what are America’s strategic options in the face of Chinese power and ambition?