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Decoupling or re-engagement: what factors contribute to the US and China diplomatic relation?
While there are some positive signs of reengagement, it is clear that the relationship between the US and China remains complex and multifaceted
In recent months, the US and China have been engaging in diplomatic exchanges and talks. Senior White House executives including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Climate envoy John Kerry, and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo have visited Beijing.
However, the extent and nature of this reengagement is still in the early phases, and there are still tensions and disagreements between the two countries on various issues such as trade policy, human rights, and tech export controls. Some experts argue that reengagement between the US and China is necessary for the global economy to recover, but caution that the relationship between the two countries cannot return to “business as usual”.
Diplomatic relations between the US and China appeared to be strained, and the term “decoupling” was often used to describe the trend of disentangling certain aspects of their economies and technologies due to concerns about security, competitiveness, and political differences. On the other hand, both countries were engaged…
