Benjamin Shobert explores how American attitudes toward China have changed in recent years, and how U.S. domestic politics have affected our understanding of China’s impact on American power.

This dialogue convenes American and Chinese legal experts to explore the issues surrounding China’s recent maritime disputes and escalated tensions in the Pacific, better understand the impact on regional and U.S.-China relations, and provide suggestions for improving the management and settlement of current disputes.

Stephen R. Platt discusses his new book, offering a unique perspective on one of the most consequential events in Chinese history.

Daniel Kurtz-Phelan discusses his new book and the impact of General Marshall’s mission to China on American domestic and foreign policy.

National Committee President Stephen Orlins, along with panelists Amy Celico, Robert Daly, and Evan Medeiros, reflect on the recent challenges in the U.S.-China relationship.

Dr. Szu-chien Hsu discusses attitudes among Taiwanese youth towards pressing political questions.

Jeffrey Wasserstrom and Maura Cunningham outline how to understand China in the 21st century.

David Denoon discussed Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and South America as emerging areas of U.S.-China strategic competition. 

Dr. Pan Guang discusses Chinese engagement in the Middle East as well as opportunities and challenges posed by the Belt and Road Initiative.

This program is part of the 2017 CHINA Town Hall, one of over 80 programs hosted by local partners across the United States.