China-U.S. Ties Warming Up? Experts Weigh In!

High-level diplomatic meetings between China and the U.S. have surged since summer, sparking hopes of a thaw in relations. But what does this really mean for global stability and economic cooperation? We asked three experts to decode the tea leaves .

Diplomatic Dance: Progress or Posturing?

Dr. Gal Luft, co-director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security, notes that recent exchanges are “a step toward de-risking, not decoupling.” Meanwhile, Tsinghua University’s Zhou Bo emphasizes the need for both nations to “acknowledge core interests” while addressing trade disputes on AI and green tech.

From Crises to Common Ground

Adjunct professor Warwick Powell highlights potential collaboration in conflict zones: “Shared goals in stabilizing global energy markets could bridge political divides.” Yet all experts agree: managing Taiwan region tensions remains critical to avoiding escalation.

The Road Ahead

With U.S. elections looming and China prioritizing tech sovereignty, the path forward requires “coffeehouse diplomacy”—small, steady talks over big gestures. As Powell puts it: “It’s time to replace megaphones with Zoom calls.”

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