In recent weeks, a glimmer of hope has emerged as Chinese and American officials engage in a flurry of meetings, aiming to mend the cracks in their strained relations. Will there be a thaw in China-US relations, as predicted by US President Joe Biden at the G7 summit? What are the main obstacles hindering effective communication and trust-building between the two countries? Moreover, with prominent business leaders such as Elon Musk and Tim Cook receiving high-profile treatment in China, can trade relations continue to serve as the bedrock of bilateral ties?

Host Zhao Ying is joined by Prof. Qu Bo from China Foreign Affairs University, Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, and Harvey Dzodin, Former Vice President of ABC TV network and Senior Fellow of the Center for China and Globalization.