David Shambaugh, Gaston Sigur Professor of Asian Studies, Political Science & International Affairs at George Washington University, gave a speech at the Carter Center and Emory University Symposium on “The United States & China at 40: Seeking a New Framework to Manage Bilateral Relations.” In it, he discusses what the 40th anniversary of U.S.-China Relations means for him personally, as well as how the two countries can forge a constructive path forward during a time of increased divisiveness. The symposium in Atlanta, Georgia was held from January 16 – 19, 2019. Read the full speech here!

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