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An Unpredictable President and U.S. China Relations
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An Unpredictable President and U.S. China Relations

Anthony Saich, the director of the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia and Daewoo Professor of International Affairs recently spoke at the China Centre, University of Sydney about President Donald J. Trump and his relationship with China.

This talk, entitled “An Unpredictable President and U.S. China Relations”, provides an initial analysis of how a second Trump administration could influence US-China relations forecasting his approach, and figuring out whether he will adopt the role of a deal-maker or take a more combative stance aimed at undermining rivals.

Saich focuses on three key areas of concern: tariffs, Taiwan, and technology controls.

Understanding the next phase of US-China relations
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Understanding the next phase of US-China relations

From the potential for revived tariffs to the implications for global collaboration, Rajawali Director Tony Saich examines the key dynamics shaping what could be a pivotal era in US-China relations.

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