CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies

As Trump’s state visit to China comes to an end, what’s next? Edgard Kagan and @ChinaPower’s Bonny Lin discuss key outcomes and what to watch for in the weeks ahead on this episode of @CSIS State of Play. Listen here: csis.org/analysis/unpac…

🚨 New Bonus Pekingology Episode 🚨 @BrookingsChina’s @JonCzin joins host @Henrietta_Ivy for a bonus episode of Pekingology to unpack the outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit. Jon and Henrietta discuss the personal relationship between the two leaders, as well as the full range of issues on the bilateral agenda: Taiwan, technology, trade, the war in Iran, soybeans, and more. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/pekin…

“President Xi views himself as the embodiment of the People’s Republic of China and the Communist Party. He’s not in this to make friends.” @Henrietta_Ivy joined @CNN to discuss how Xi views foreign policy and his relationship with Trump. Hear more:

President Trump’s historic visit to China came amid heightened geopolitical tension, and each side had sharply different priorities. Even so, talks produced a framework for cooperation and delivered economic gains, note @CSISFreeman and @ChinaPowerCSIS. csis.org/analysis/unpac…

The U.S. CEO delegation to Beijing demonstrates a “desperate attachment to the Chinese market,” argues @Henrietta_Ivy on @CNN. Hear more here:

As Trump wraps up his visit to Beijing, hear Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy’s take on China’s relative confidence, what Trump hoped to gain from the summit, and what it all means for the Iran War. Listen here:

How does the soybean trade play a role in U.S.-China relations? ICYMI: @CSIS_Trade’s Philip Luck joined Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy for a discussion on the economic and commercial dynamics shaping the Trump-Xi Summit. Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/pekin…

@Henrietta_Ivy @CNN @thelauracoates What should we make of the U.S. CEO delegation’s visit to Beijing? Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy argues that the visit signals reliance on China’s market in sectors vital to U.S. national security. Watch here:

How does Xi view his relationship with Trump? Hear from @Henrietta_Ivy in this @CNN discussion with @thelauracoates on the Trump-Xi Summit.

Last night, Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy joined @thelauracoates on @CNN to discuss the Trump-Xi summit and assess who had the upper hand entering the meeting against the backdrop of the Iran War.

During the Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, Xi Jinping stated Taiwan as “the most important issue” in U.S.-China relations. But Taiwan is not the only flashpoint. Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy writes on possible points of conflict in the South China Sea for @ForeignAffairs. Learn more: foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

Glad to join @thelauracoates on @CNN to unpack the US-China summit in Beijing. Trump wants Xi's help pressing Iran for concessions to end the war. China may want the Hormuz blockade to end, but Xi has no intention of fixing this mess on the United States' behalf.

The Trump-Xi summit is likely to “reinforce a new set of implicit rules and assumptions for managing relations that ultimately favor China, which may embolden Beijing to test American resolve on Taiwan and other vital interests,” writes @Henrietta_Ivy. fam.ag/4dJYFtb

What is the economic and commercial undercurrent of the Trump-Xi summit? @CSIS_Trade’s Philip Luck joins Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy for a conversation on tariffs, export controls, and what it means to win a summit. Listen to the new episode of Pekingology below, and tune in tomorrow for a special episode unpacking the outcomes from President Trump's visit to China with @BrookingsChina's @JonCzin. csis.org/podcasts/pekin…

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As President Trump begins his trip to Beijing, who has the upper hand? In a new @ForeignAffairs essay, Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy argues that China emerged from the 2025 trade war with a relative advantage and that its confidence continues to increase. Read the full piece for more on U.S.-China dynamics going into the summit and what they mean for stability in the Indo-Pacific: foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

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“If Washington blinks in the South China Sea… its ability to deter China in the Taiwan Strait could be fatally undermined.” In a recent @ForeignAffairs essay, Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy argues that deterrence in the South China Sea is increasingly connected to U.S. credibility with allies, support for maritime rights, and the defense of Taiwan. Read the essay here: foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

📢 IN 2 DAYS Reassessing the Strategic Value of China to Korea Join us at @CSIS for an in‑person conference featuring leading scholars and former policymakers examining: ♦️China’s strategic value to South Korea ♦️Korea’s role in a potential Taiwan contingency ♦️China’s record on North Korea RSVP: csis.org/events/strateg… CC @junghpak1 @Henrietta_Ivy