With tension between the US and China reaching an all-time high, warnings have been raised of a new Cold War developing over trade, economic ties, and technology that threaten geopolitical stability. Tensions between the two states have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, fueling protectionist and nationalist sentiment.

While concerning headlines continue to raise the alarm over risks of diplomatic confrontations, how deep the fractures between the two largest economies go will ultimately impact the channels for cooperation and competition in the years to come. A key concern is that this new Cold War turns into a hot war. How then to de-risk the situation? What steps would lead to a de-escalation of tensions and confidence building measures?

Join us as we invite three prominent experts, including our Senior Research Fellow Dr Alan Dupont, one of Australia's leading security strategists and author of a new report titled New Cold War: De-risking US-China conflict, to discuss the future of Sino-US relations.

This session will be moderated by Hinrich Foundation Director of Research and Outreach, Dr Andrew Staples.