Bates Gill
Bates Gill
Dr. Bates Gillis an American expert on Chinese foreign policy and a former Director of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute...
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legacy mistake perceived pervasive simple whether worried
I'm worried that this could end up being the legacy of the trip. Whether it is perceived as a simple mistake or an intentional slight, it will underscore a pervasive sense of distrust.
china consistent consulting normal relationship seek seems
The lobbying seems consistent to me, ... In other words, as the U.S.-China relationship has become more complex, it's normal that our counterparts in China will seek advice. And Americans do the same thing. In Beijing, consulting is a big business.
bringing china events provide relationship relationships slowing united united-states
These events provide ample justification to those in China who want to see a slowing or even bringing an end to a better relationship with the United States.