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The long-awaited Trump-Xi Summit is rapidly approaching—and with it, growing anticipation about what’s next for Taiwan. Join us on May 19 for a discussion on the future of cross-Strait relations, featuring top voices from Washington, Taipei, and Beijing. 🔗Register today: asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

China's property slump is in its 5th year—and Beijing is caught between short-term stabilization and long-term structural reform. CCA's new analysis examines the road ahead. 🔗 asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

What can we learn through handshakes? Quite a lot, actually. I told the @nytimes: “It was noteworthy that Xi appeared not to let Trump do the ‘power pull’ move, whereby Trump pulls the foreign leader’s hand closer to Trump,” said Lyle Morris, a senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute. He added that “Trump gave Xi a few warm ‘taps’ of Xi’s hand with his left hand, a signal that Trump showed extra friendliness.” “Trump’s more casual, showmanship style was on full display, whereas Xi’s body language and remarks were a bit more scripted and reserved, which is Xi’s style,” Mr. Morris said. nytimes.com/2026/05/14/wor…

What is the future of Canadian #trade and investment with the #IndoPacific? The video recording from our recent symposium with our John H. McArthur Research Fellows and @AsiaPolicy's Lizzi C. Lee is now live on our #YouTube page. Watch it now 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=7vlp9c…

.@wendyscutler joined @cnni to unpack developments from the first day of the Trump-Xi summit in #Beijing 🇨🇳 🤝🇺🇸 She weighs in on how the Iran conflict is reshaping U.S.-China talks, Xi's hardline stance on Taiwan, and what trade wins might actually materialize.

What comes next after the Trump-Xi Summit? Join us on Thursday, May 21, for a timely public webinar unpacking the summit's outcomes, signals, strategic implications, and next steps. Featuring the Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd AC (@MrKRudd), Wendy Cutler (@wendyscutler, Danny Russel (@dannyrrussel), Orville Schell (@orvilleschell), Jing Qian, and Lizzi C. Lee (@wstv_lizzi), the discussion brings together leading voices on U.S.–China relations from the Asia Society.

China’s President Xi appears to have has laid out a new strategic framework for the bilateral relationship. He calls it “constructive strategic stability”. Which sounds like a form of leader-led detente but still with deep red lines on Taiwan. On US @ABCNewsLive just now discussing this and other new directions discussed so far during the US-China summit in Beijing.

Initial thoughts on the U.S. readout of the Trump-Xi summit: -No mention of Taiwan -Xi's "opposition to the militarization of the Strait of Hormuz" (privately, Xi could place blame on the U.S. for "militarizing" the Strait) -Both countries "agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon." Beijing has never said this in public. Wonder if Beijing signed on to this framing.

Today is a big day for the world's two largest economies as Trump and Xi meet in Beijing. My comments on Fox News with @SandraSmithFox this morning.

On May 28, join @AsiaPolicy and the @KoreaFoundation for a public conference, ft. distinguished experts, assessing the state of the U.S.-ROK alliance in 2026, the prospects for cooperation, challenges in aligning national priorities, and the implications for the Indo-Pacific region moving forward. RSVP: asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

“The emergence of the J-35AE in public signals that China is moving forward with a fifth-generation fighter export market. If confirmed at scale, this would represent a notable shift in the global stealth fighter landscape.” @LyleJMorris centerforchinaanalysis.asiasociety.org/p/pla-watch-21…

The U.S.-China economic relationship has a new equilibrium—but it’s fragile. CCA's new analysis makes the case for selective, disciplined engagement channels to lock in stability and advance U.S. interests. Check it out: asiasociety.org/policy-institu…

President Trump and President Xi have very different negotiating styles. But both Washington and Beijing now want stability.

Will the U.S.-China trade truce be extended? Will we get a "board of trade"? What will be done about the Strait of Hormuz? @wendyscutler, Senior Vice President at ASPI, tells @BBCWorld what we can expect when Presidents Trump and Xi begin their bilateral in a couple of hours 🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸

ASPI's Senior Vice President @wendyscutler explains to @newsweek how Trump's tariff offensive has reshaped U.S.-China trade flows and what this means for tomorrow's Trump-Xi summit in Beijing 🚢

@AsiaPolicy's PLA Watch #21 is live! In this issue, we cover the dramatic downfall of Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, who were sentenced to death with reprieve by a military court on charges of corruption. We also examine the unveiling of a new fifth-generation fighter jet, the “J-35AE,” and its potential appeal on the global arms market. Finally, we delve into the PLA’s recent training of counter-drone capabilities and what it might mean for future battlefield scenarios. Sign up for free below! centerforchinaanalysis.asiasociety.org/p/pla-watch-21…

In the 21st issue of #PLA Watch, we cover the dramatic downfall of Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, who were sentenced to death with reprieve by a military court on charges of corruption. We also examine the unveiling of a new fifth-generation fighter jet, the “J-35AE,” and its potential appeal on the global arms market. Finally, we delve into the PLA’s recent training of counter-drone capabilities and its implications. Read the full issue here: centerforchinaanalysis.asiasociety.org/p/pla-watch-21…

The new episode of #TheBigBangTechReport just dropped. 🎙️ Lots on interesting topics discussed. @AnthropicAI @xai @SpaceX Do watch and subscribe if you want to keep abreast of what’s happening in the world of tech. @JeBuhr @AsiaPolicy #AI #USChina #TrumpXiSummit

In a restrictive media environment, how can journalists paint an accurate picture of China? Listen to “Drum Tower”, recorded live at the @AsiaSociety economist.com/podcasts/2026/…

Meet Lizzi C. Lee (@wstv_lizzi), Center for China Analysis Fellow on the Chinese Economy. Her research sits at the intersection of markets, technology, and more — and she has a knack for finding the questions everyone else is missing. Keep watching to hear from her directly.