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What are the potential impacts of US-China meetings on global stability and technology policy?

Geopolitics
Global
Started September 28, 2026

Scott Kennedy is a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His areas of focus include China’s hi-tech drive, US-China relations and global economic governance. Open Questions first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. How would you characterise the outcomes of the China-US summit compared to expectations going in? Is it largely a continuation of that track or do you

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US-China meetings should focus more on economic cooperation rather than competition in technology.
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Increased collaboration on technology policy can lead to shared benefits for both the US and China.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 28, 2026
Global technology policy should not be dictated by US-China relations, as it risks alienating other nations.
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Direct diplomatic engagement between US and Chinese leaders is necessary to manage bilateral technology competition without escalation.
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China's semiconductor and AI advancement poses an existential national security threat that US-China dialogue cannot resolve.
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Engagement in US-China meetings should prioritize addressing cybersecurity threats facing both nations.
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Transparent communication in US-China meetings can help mitigate misunderstandings and conflicts.
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US-China meetings that prioritise stability over values concessions will ultimately enable Chinese military expansion in Asia.
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The outcomes of US-China meetings can influence global markets, affecting economies beyond the two nations.
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Any US-China agreement on technology policy must include independent verification mechanisms and consequences for violations.
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