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THE CURRENT CRISIS IN US-CHINA RELATIONS

US-China relations are in a troubling downward spiral.  Washington takes strong exception to Beijing’s “Made in China 2025 Development Strategy” and related unfair trading practices, as well as China’s rapid military buildup.  In particular, many US strategists are troubled by China’s creation of extensive reef bases in the South China Sea.  The so-called Belt and Road Strategy has also prompted anxiety in Washington and other world capitals.  For its part, China has strongly objected to America’s “Rebalance to Asia,” and feels that a containment strategy is in the offing now with Trump Administration’s “Indo-Pacific Strategy.”  Beijing has also been rattled by Washington’s new support for Taiwan, as well as the North Korean nuclear crisis that is far from resolved.  This lecture will touch upon all aspects of US-China relations, but will focus in particular upon the three noteworthy flashpoints:  the South China Sea, the North Korea nuclear issue, and also the Belt and Road Initiative.  Prof. Goldstein will discuss insights from his in-depth research in Chinese sources.  He will also offer policy recommendations that could help to improve US-China relations, moving beyond the present crisis in the bilateral relationship.