What China Really Thinks About America Right Now

What China Really Thinks About America Right Now

Author: The Chicago Council on Global Affairs May 14, 2026 Duration: 31:48

As Trump and Xi meet for a high-stakes summit amid rising tensions over trade, technology, and Taiwan, the US-China relationship is entering another uncertain phase. Stanford University's Oriana Skylar Mastro explains what China ultimately wants, why Beijing may view the United States as increasingly distracted, and what the summit could mean for the future balance of power.


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