Trump’s return: What’s next for China-U.S. relations?

On January 20, Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, with him declaring that “the golden age of America begins right now.” In a historic move, Han Zheng, China’s vice president, attended the inauguration, marking the first time a senior Chinese official participated in a U.S. presidential ceremony. Just days before, President Xi and Trump had a phone conversation, expressing hopes for a fresh start in their relations. But with Trump’s secretary of state pick already on China’s sanctions list, tensions are likely to rise. How will the two largest economies navigate this new phase of diplomacy, and what does it mean for the Global South? Tune in to find out!

【Guests】
Peter Kuznick
History Professor and Director, Nuclear Studies Institute
American University

Margaret Kimberley
Executive Editor, Black Agenda Report

Prof. Huang Jing
Director, Center for American and Pacific Studies
Shanghai International Studies University

Einar Tangen
Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute