USA – China: The most important bilateral relationship of our time

Relations between the US and China have undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. What was once a partnership characterised by trade and economic interdependence has given way to far-reaching geopolitical competition. This lecture analyses the causes of this development, the key areas of conflict and the implications for the international order. Particular attention is paid to the Taiwan issue, which, as the greatest challenge, is straining future relations between Washington and Beijing.