Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran are all typically seen as the largest threats to the U.S., but to what extent the public prioritizes these threats is less clear. The four have the independent means to threaten U.S. interests regionally, if not globally, while greater cooperation across the four createsContinue Reading
In a recent commentary, Zongyuan Zoe Liu of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations recalled what might be termed the “good old days” of China-U.S. relations – just over a decade ago in time, but seemingly far removed in sentiment. As Liu wrote: Not long ago, American and Chinese peopleContinue Reading
The return of Donald Trump to the White House poses great uncertainty for the critical China-U.S. relationship. Some believe that relations will improve because Trump, unlike his predecessor, Joe Biden, is non-ideological. Trump is a transactional deal-maker who wants to avoid wars. Some have even cited early signs of surprisingContinue Reading
One of the major television events in China each year is the China Central Television (CCTV) Spring Festival Gala on Lunar New Year. Running for up to 5 hours, the Gala is a grandiose affair featuring all kinds of musical, dancing, comedic, and dramatic performances. The event, which according toContinue Reading
Since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, he has followed through with his campaign promises to address issues ranging from immigration to military preparedness to education by fiat through the vehicle of the executive order. Although most of these orders doContinue Reading
