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Top U.S. and China Diplomats to Meet in Anchorage, Alaska

U.S. President Joe Biden’s top national security advisers will meet with Chinese diplomats on March 18 in a high-stakes showdown that could determine whether Washington and Beijing are headed for a new Cold War or a diplomatic thaw.  The Biden administration has signaled it will take a hard line when the two sides sit down ...

David Clapp

A chess set.

How Ping-Pong Diplomacy Eased the US-China Cold War

In the early 1970s, the United States and China engaged in a series of ping-pong matches that eventually became a trigger for both nations to come to amicable terms. The event, known as “Ping-Pong Diplomacy,” is one of the few instances in world history when a sporting event has been used by two nations to ...

Nspirement Staff

A ping-pong match.

US Seeks Reciprocity in Bilateral Relations With China

In September, the United States government placed restrictions on the activities of Chinese diplomats. This was done to highlight the non-reciprocity in U.S.-China bilateral relations, with Beijing being unable to uphold the values of equal treatment. US wants a reciprocal relationship in bilateral relations In China, the government has implemented opaque approval processes that are ...

Nspirement Staff

Aerial view of the U.S. Capitol at night.

Pew Survey: Americans Have Never Disliked China More Than Now

The U.S.-China relationship has been on shaky ground for some time now. Trade issues drove up the heat while the COVID-19 outbreak has pushed the ties between both nations to new lows. According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, Americans have never disliked China as much as they do now. The ...

Jack Roberts