A US scholar’s take on how shifts in US-China relations are felt in a Tsinghua classroom

Despite renewed diplomatic efforts between China and the United States, including leaders' meetings and discussions on artificial intelligence, core contentious issues persist. Officials are working to prevent a crisis, but significant disagreements remain regarding advanced chips and export controls. Both nations are also continuing their race to develop powerful AI technologies. A US scholar's perspective from a Tsinghua classroom highlights how these complex dynamics are perceived and discussed within China, even as fundamental challenges in the relationship remain unresolved.