John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution
Recent News About John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution
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The Brookings Institution has launched an initiative focusing on US-China strategic competition. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis will discuss congressional perspectives at an upcoming event hosted by the John L. Thornton China Center.
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President Trump will meet President Xi Jinping this month for talks focused on artificial intelligence cooperation between their countries. Experts from Brookings Institution’s John L. Thornton China Center highlight key issues including risk reduction strategies for malicious use of advanced technologies by nonstate actors.
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A new study reveals that neither Chinese nor U.S. investments in Africa reliably build goodwill among local communities despite increasing perceived influence. Researchers say unmet expectations around jobs and transparency contribute to skepticism toward both countries’ projects.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments about Taiwan have led to heightened tensions with China. Scholars Akio Takahara and Ren Xiao analyze causes behind this rift while calling for renewed dialogue. Their perspectives highlight deep perception gaps affecting bilateral relations.
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President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for meetings with President Xi Jinping this month amid fragile U.S.-China relations. Experts at Brookings Institution outline what is at stake across trade, security, artificial intelligence competition, fentanyl control efforts, energy markets—and why direct presidential talks matter most.
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President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing despite ongoing tensions globally. Trade talks, Taiwan policy changes, crisis management strategies, artificial intelligence cooperation, and future leader-level engagements are key issues expected at their summit.
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A new commentary by Yingyi Ma explores why China's homegrown tech talent is gaining ground against US competitors. The article examines cultural attitudes toward STEM education in both countries while highlighting challenges facing America's technical workforce pipeline.
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President Donald Trump plans a May summit with President Xi Jinping amid efforts by both nations toward stable ties after recent tensions. Key topics include trade policies, security issues surrounding Taiwan, cultural exchanges, and restoring dialogue mechanisms.
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Brookings has launched 'The Beijing Brief,' a podcast focused on U.S.-China relations featuring experts like Ryan Hass. The show provides analysis of key issues between Washington D.C. and Beijing with support from the John L. Thornton China Center.
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As tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to rise, questions are emerging about whether current U.S. policy toward Taiwan and cross-strait relations remains effective.
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A new analysis from Brookings's John L. Thornton China Center explores whether Chinese investment helps or hinders America's clean energy future amid rising demand for renewables. The report highlights both economic opportunities from foreign capital as well as national security concerns.
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A new commentary from Kyle Chan at Brookings Institution's John L. Thornton China Center analyzes China's unique strategies in artificial intelligence development compared with those of the United States. The piece discusses differences in efficiency efforts, open-source adoption rates, physical integration of AI technologies, policy drivers behind China's approach, and implications for U.S. policy.
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Over the past twenty years, India’s approach toward China has shifted from viewing its neighbor as a possible partner to seeing it as an obstacle to Indian goals.
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On January 3, the United States carried out a military operation that resulted in the transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas to Brooklyn.
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The European Union and the United States are facing difficulties in forming a unified approach to China, according to a recent commentary by Jonathan A. Czin, Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and Fellow at the John L. Thornton...
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As unrest continues in Iran and international attention focuses on the regime’s response to mass protests, analysts at the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution have examined how China is positioning itself amid these...
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In December 2025, the Trump administration released a new national security strategy (NSS), which has been closely examined by Chinese scholars and policy analysts.
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive increased energy demand in both the United States and China, experts are examining how each country will expand its power generation to maintain a competitive edge in technology.
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China’s Fourth Plenum, which took place from October 20 to 23, concluded with significant personnel changes and a reaffirmation of current policy directions.
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The John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution will host a public event on November 3 to discuss the outcomes of the Fourth Plenum and their implications for China's economic direction.