JAFIE Organizes a Special Briefing on “China-U.S. Rivalry and International Hotspot Issues”

Jul 23, 2025

On July 17,JAFIE invited Prof. Zhao Quansheng from the School of International Service at American University and the Convenor of the Global Chinese Political Science Forum to deliver a special report on “China-U.S. Rivalry and International Hotspot Issues”. The meeting was attended by President Qu Futian, with Executive Vice President Shao Weiming presiding over the briefing. Vice Presidents Si Jinquan and Jiang Jinbing, Supervisor Gong Xumin, Executive Director Guo Minwen, Secretary-General Wang Jian, along with over 60 board members, overseas directors, and members, participated in the event.

Prof. Zhao Quansheng, drawing on his extensive research in China-U.S. relations and Asia-Pacific security, systematically analyzedthe underlying dynamics driving the current China-U.S. rivalry. He stated that, as the world’s two largest economies and major political forces, China and the U.S. possess vast cooperation potential across various fields, including economic, technological, and military affairs, while also facing intense competition and rivalry. This rivalry is not only a clash of national interests but also a contest of development models, values, and the dominance of the international order. Prof. Zhao also provided in-depth interpretations of current international hotspot issues, offering keen insights and professional analysis to reveal the geopolitical, economic, and historical-cultural factorsshapingthese challenges.

During the interactive session, participants actively raised questions on topics such as the future direction of China-U.S. relations, the impact of regional conflicts on the Asia-Pacific situation, and the transformation of the international governance system. Prof. Zhao answered each question with specific examples, generating a lively response from the audience.

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