From Beijing to Washington: What's Next for U.S.-China Engagement

Following President Donald Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing this spring and amid expectations of President Xi's possible visit to the United States in September, policymakers, businesses, and observers are closely watching the direction of U.S.-China relations. Whether these recent developments signal a lasting shift or simply a limited diplomatic opening remains to be seen. What lies ahead for the world's most consequential bilateral relationship? Where are the opportunities for renewed dialogue, and where are strategic competition and tensions likely to persist?

Join us on Wednesday, August 12 for a panel of leading experts as they examine the outlook for U.S.-China engagement in the months and years ahead, exploring the implications for diplomacy, trade, security, and Washington state's economy.

Our speakers include Victor Shih, Director of the 21st Century China Center and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego; Ann Tyson, Beijing Bureau Chief for The Christian Science Monitor; and Nelson Dong, retired partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP and former head of the firm's National Security Law Group.

This event is complimentary, but registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided.