Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues

What did you take away from the 2016-2017 student fellows program, and how might you use this experience going forward in your studies? In this blog post, student fellows are asked to reflect on their second meeting in Beijing in June 2017 and comment on what they learned from their interactions and site visits over the course of the academic year.

The United States and China have enjoyed official diplomatic relations ever since 1979. The two sides understand each other well. Interaction on a myriad of bilateral and global issues is extensive. Yet, many on both sides continue to believe that there is a strategic trust deficit in which neither side trusts the long-term intentions of the other. In your view, how can the United States and China effectively address this issue and build long-term strategic trust?