Daniel Kritenbrink delivered the 2025 Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture on Sino-American Relations in Shanghai on October 27. Now in its fourteenth year, this annual lecture affords the opportunity for a frank and forthright discussion of current and potential issues between the two countries; it is the first and only ongoing lecture series on U.S.-China relations that takes place on the Mainland.

Daniel Kritenbrink is a former ambassador to Vietnam and assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific Affairs. He is currently a Partner at The Asia Group.

Watch the full lecture, including the question and answer section, here.

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What factors are driving China's military modernization and how are the U.S. and Chinese militaries dettering each other from a military conflict?

Joel Wuthnow joined us in May 2025 to discuss these questions.

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This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines the strategic differences between the United States and China. The two nations differ in how they see economic, military, cultural, and governance issues, but was this always the case? By examining the view from both sides of the faultline we can piece together how we got here and where we're going next.

How has U.S. defense policy responded to China's rise as military power in the Indo-Pacific and how do nukes fit into discussions of deterrence?

Oriana Skylar Mastro joined us in April 2025 to discuss these questions.

Learn more about the speaker and watch the videos on military modernization and deterrence.

This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines the strategic differences between the United States and China. The two nations differ in how they see economic, military, cultural, and governance issues, but was this always the case? By examining the view from both sides of the faultline we can piece together how we got here and where we're going next.

China & the Hill is now on Substack!

China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC's China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast.

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Zhifan Luo joined us in May 2025 to discuss narratives about America in China and the difference between institutional and independent journalism in China.

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This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines the strategic differences between the United States and China. The two nations differ in how they see economic, military, cultural, and governance issues, but was this always the case? By examining the view from both sides of the faultline we can piece together how we got here and where we're going next.

How does the American government view Chinese people and products and how has this view changed as U.S.-China relations have changed?

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This interview is part of our Faultlines series that examines the strategic differences between the United States and China. The two nations differ in how they see economic, military, cultural, and governance issues, but was this always the case? By examining the view from both sides of the faultline we can piece together how we got here and where we're going next.

How does religion work in China? Officially, the government recognizes five religions, but people and their practices don't fit neatly into these categories. Spiritual folk traditions are widely practiced and look like religious activity, but the Chinese government labels these actions as "intangible cultural heritage," sometimes supporting and subsidizing them. However, the government still views some religions with skepticism, especially those with possible foreign ties, such as Christianity or Islam. Nonetheless, underground churches, mosques, and temples persist in the gray zone between what is officially allowed and what actually plays out on the ground. As people in China continue to flock towards religion, the government will need to navigate its role as a referee in religious life and the tension that arises from the intricate dynamic.

Ian Johnson joined us in September 2025 to explore how religion is viewed by the government and people in China and how its practice is managed in everyday life.

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China & the Hill is a weekly newsletter covering Washington DC's China-focused debates, actions, and reactions. Readers will receive a curated digest of each week's most pressing U.S.-China news and its impact on businesses and policy, and can listen to the top stories in podcast form on the U.S.-China Podcast.