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U.S. Politics
Would Donald Trump Start a China-US Trade War 2.0?
By Jiachen Shi
Even if Trump could somehow weather the economic repercussions of another trade war, the broader political consequences for the Republican Party would likely be insurmountable.
The Newsom-DeSantis Debate Reveals Growing Partisan Conflict Over US China Policy
By Jiachen Shi
The debate between the state governors highlighted the divide between Democrats and Republicans on China.
Washington’s Averted Shutdown, Divided House, and Concerned Allies
By Nigel Li
The current political turmoil is a worrying sign not just for America’s European allies, but also those in Asia.
Ron DeSantis Brings US China Policy Into the Culture Wars
By Jiachen Shi
His strategy of framing China-U.S. competition within an ideological and cultural narrative allows DeSantis to differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump.
The TikTok Ban Is Mired in a Stalemate in US Congress
By Jiachen Shi
The idea of a TikTok ban may seem to have bipartisan support, but that belies the complicated political calculations going on behind the scenes.
The Pyrrhic Victory of a China Consensus
By Gibbs McKinley
History shows us that blithely chasing consensus could lead decision-makers in Washington astray, with disastrous consequences.
Conflicting Economic Ideologies May Impact Future China Policy in the US
By Jiachen Shi
China policy has become a proxy for different economic strategies at home: more investment (and deficit spending) vs. budget cuts and a market-driven approach.
Will Kevin McCarthy’s GOP Finally Make China a Partisan Issue?
By Jiachen Shi
Republicans may find they can best pursue two top agenda items – contain China and cripple Biden – by intertwining them.
China Was an Issue in the US Midterms, Especially in Attack Ads
By Joe Renouard
In hundred of campaign ads, China is portrayed as both a threat to American interests and a partner for corrupt elites in the United States.
Why Did the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Take on Fox News?
By Grant Wyeth
In an investigative series, the ABC laid out the connection between misleading reporting on Fox and the January 6 unrest in Washington, DC.
The US Consensus on China Is Just a Mirage
By Paul Nadeau
Anyone hoping that U.S. China policy will avoid the pitfalls of growing political polarization is going to be disappointed.
Donald Trump’s Prabowo Delusion
By James Guild
Donald Trump's refusal to concede echoes the aftermath of Indonesia's last election. But there are some crucial differences, too.
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