Since the beginning of this century, China has become a rising power in the world, economically as well as militarily. Historical experience shows that war may happen between a large existing power and a rising power. After China and the US established diplomatic relation in 1979, there have been distrust, disputes and even serious incidents between them. The two countries have had heated debates on a number of political, economic and security issues and there is a shortage of mutual trust.

In order to avoid war and conflict, President Xi Jinping has suggested the establishment of a new model of relationship between the two powers. Although the American side wonders whether this suggestion is realistic, the two sides have so far managed their differences carefully, getting along peacefully while still facing their differences directly. In this talk Professor Xiong will discuss what the summit meeting in September can tell us about the future of the relationship between the two countries.

Mr. XIONG Zhiyong is professor and former dean at China’s Foreign Affairs University.
He is an outstanding scholar on China-US relations and China’s foreign policy, subjects which he has researched and lectured on for more than 35 years. Professor Xiong’s students can be found in most Chinese embassies throughout the world. He keeps a close watch on the development of China-US relations and has continuous contact to major American think tanks.

The guest lecture is free and open for all.