PPOL Divisional Seminar - China-US Relations – Where Do We Go From Here?
Supporting the below United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:支持以下聯合國可持續發展目標：支持以下联合国可持续发展目标：
Abstract:
As we navigate the complexities of 2026, the China-US relationship stands at a pivotal juncture following a fragile trade truce, high-level dialogues, and an anticipated Trump-Xi summit. This talk explores the question: where do we go from here? Amid persistent strategic rivalry, economic decoupling pressures, and flashpoints over technology, Taiwan, and global influence, neither side can afford escalation into unmanaged confrontation. Instead, the path forward lies in pragmatic, durable co-existence—prioritizing issue-specific cooperation on supply-chain resilience and crisis prevention while insulating core interests through mutual deterrence and selective engagement.
Wang Xiangwei is a veteran journalist with more than three decades of experience in media and communications. Widely recognized as one of Asia's foremost commentators on China and its global relations, he authors the influential China Briefing column in the South China Morning Post—Asia's leading English-language newspaper—which commands a devoted international readership. Since January 2023, Xiangwei has served as Associate Professor of Practice at Hong Kong Baptist University. Previously, he spent 26 years at the South China Morning Post, rising through senior editorial roles to become Editor-in-Chief from 2012 to 2016.