The US-China Podcast

This series features brief discussions with leading China experts on a range of issues in the U.S.-China relationship, including domestic politics, foreign policy, economics, security, culture, the environment, and areas of global concern. For more interviews, videos, and links to events, visit our website: www.ncuscr.org.

The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages understanding of China and the United States among citizens of both countries.

Why are EU-China Trade Relations Tense?

Sep 11, 2026

Trade between the EU and China account for almost 30% of global trade and 35% of global GDP, but the balance and structure of their trade relationship has changed in recent years. As China’s exports moved up the value chain, the goods it sent to Europe started competing with products already manufactured in Europe, c

Why China Controls Critical Minerals and the U.S. Wants to Change That

Aug 17, 2026

Why does the United States rely on China for critical minerals and what are the economic and security implications of this interdependence? From fighter jets to fridges, critical minerals are everywhere, shaping the global economy and our daily lives. Today, China dominates many points along critical mineral

Same Words, Different Meaning: The New U.S.-China Paradigm

Jul 21, 2026

Following the Trump–Xi meeting in mid-May, officials in both the United States and China started describing bilateral ties as “a constructive relationship of strategic stability.” However, both countries have different views of what this term means and its implications for U.S.-China relations. While the United...

What is China doing in the Arctic?

Jun 29, 2026

Countries across the globe are increasingly focused on the Arctic due to its expanding shipping routes, vast natural resources, and cutting-edge scientific research opportunities. China views the Arctic as a critical new frontier for its...

Who the U.S.-China AI Competition Leaves Behind

Jun 18, 2026

As AI technologies become increasingly sophisticated, the United States and China are vying to win this technology competition. Both countries have different approaches and strengths in their development, deployment, and regulation of AI – the United States is recognized as leading in advanced AI development and...