Fewer opportunities, less passion, no clue? How the US’ China expertise is fading

The United States faces a new world order significantly shaped by its relationship with China. Meredith Chen examines how rising tensions and reduced academic exchange are diminishing America's in-depth, experience-based knowledge of China. Historically, American scholars gained understanding through extensive fieldwork, traveling to remote areas of China via various modes of transport. This traditional method of learning about China, which predates modern analytical tools like satellite imagery and big data, is now being undermined. The article is part of a series exploring the complexities of US-China ties, from technological competition to cultural influence.