Tensions between the US and China have been escalating for years, with a downturn accelerating during the Trump administration. Given fundamental differences in worldviews and continued economic competition between the two countries, how likely are changes under President-elect Biden?

Today, Laura speaks with Paul Haenle, the director of Carnegie-Tsinghua Center. They talk about Beijing’s view of the US election, Biden’s policy options, and the prospects for regional cooperation under new US leadership.

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The World is Responding to A Changing China

China in the World Podcast

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