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For folks in New York: @AaronGlasserman, @Erica_Downs_, and @RichardMNephew in conversation with Thomas Christensen on what the Iran war means for China-Gulf relations on Monday 10/19:
weai.columbia.edu/events/wha…
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If you missed our discussion at @Jifengbooks earlier this week, here is the video of our program "Live from Washington: Forecasting the Trump-Xi Summit" featuring @coryjcombs @AaronGlasserman @bochenhan @Yaqiu from our fourth cohort of project fellows: youtube.com/watch?v=2fUK0KS2…
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Following the Trump–Xi summit in Washington, we joined the @PennUSChina for a timely discussion on the challenges shaping U.S.–China relations.
We brought together perspectives on national security, trade, energy, human rights, and educational exchange. Beyond the diplomatic headlines, we remain particularly attentive to what the summit means for human rights, civil society, and the future of people-to-people exchange between the two countries.
Our thanks to Cory Combs, Aaron Glasserman, Bochen Han, and Yaqiu Wang @coryjcombs @AaronGlasserman @bochenhan @Yaqiu for sharing their insights, and to Neysun Mahboubi @NeysunM for moderating such a thoughtful discussion.
#JFSALON #TrumpXiSummit
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As negotiations stall, the Trump administration is expected to intensify economic pressure on Iran this week in an effort to force concessions.
But with China as Iran’s biggest oil buyer, will the U.S. ask Beijing to join its economic pressure campaign?
🎧 Listen to Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy’s Pekingology conversation with @AaronGlasserman on what China is really trying to achieve in the Middle East:
csis.org/podcasts/pekingolog…
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The United States has imposed economic sanction on Iran for decades. There is not much left that can be done except for pressuring China, which is by far Iran's most important economic partner. China is not going to concede to American pressure. @AaronGlasserman agsi.org/events/the-challeng…
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Looking forward to return to JF Books on September 23, together with @coryjcombs @AaronGlasserman @bochenhan & @Yaqiu — all current fellows of @PennUSChina
#季風人文講壇 #JFSALON
9月將至，夏天還沒有要走的意思，在華盛頓特區杜邦圓環的這間綠色的門面裡，DC季風即將兩週年了。作為一個活動和思想空間，還有什麼比一場連結海外華語社群的影展更能慶祝這兩週年呢？2026 華語獨立影像展「島嶼之間，聲情浮現」（9月19日–26日），我們將展映十多部涵蓋台灣、香港、中國大陸、哥斯大黎加及華語離散社群的優秀紀錄片與劇情片。
於此同時，書店裡的對話也將在9月繼續。本月，我們聚焦於中國的歷史、地緣政治、文化認同與國際關係。季風邀請到出版人鮑樸重讀文革歷史，資深記者 Orville Schell 揭露中國秘密監獄系統，以及 Audrye Wong 博士解析北京的經濟外交策略；作家 Kit Fan 與譯者 Jeremy Tiang 將從飲食與文學視角聊聊離散與認同。最後，23日晚，美中峰會的前一夜，來自賓州大學 Project 團隊的學者們將帶來他們對於中美關係的解讀。
影像與話語之間，期待與您見面。
This September marks JF Books’ second anniversary in Washington, DC! To celebrate, we are proud to present the 2026 Sinophone Independent Film Festival: Between Islands, Voices Emerge (Sept 19–26). The festival features ten remarkable documentaries and narrative films spanning Taiwan, Hong Kong, mainland China, Costa Rica, and the global diaspora.
Alongside the festival, our September event series explores the deep layers of Chinese history, geopolitical influence, and cultural identity. Join publisher Bao Pu as he re-examines the lasting impact of the Cultural Revolution, veteran journalist Orville Schell as he exposes China’s secret prison labor system, and Dr. Audrye Wong as she demystifies Beijing’s economic statecraft. We also delve into diaspora, food, and belonging with authors Kit Fan and Jeremy Tiang, and wrap up with an analysis of the Trump-Xi summit featuring fellows from the Penn Project.
Even in this unstable world, we look forward to connecting with you through films and conversations.
#JFBooks #IndependentFilm #DCBookstore #AsianStudies #DCEvents
Know more details/RSVP: zeffy.com/en-US/organization…
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As the U.S. ramps up strikes against Iran, what are the stakes for Beijing?
ICYMI: @AaronGlasserman joined Senior Fellow @Henrietta_Ivy on Pekingology to unpack China’s ambitions in the Middle East and how Beijing is responding to the U.S. war against Iran.
Listen here: csis.org/podcasts/pekingolog…
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A must read on China-Gulf ties amid the war by @AGhiselliChina @MohammedSudairi & @AaronGlasserman "Gulf countries must now choose between more fully embracing a volatile US and searching for new partners to replace what they had hoped China could become."
foreignaffairs.com/china/gul…
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When it comes to ensuring security in the Gulf, Beijing is not interested in counterbalancing Washington, write Mohammed Alsudairi, @AGhiselliChina, and @AaronGlasserman.
foreignaffairs.com/china/gul…
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“The Gulf-Chinese relationship is increasingly resembling the Iranian-Chinese relationship: it is becoming a partnership sustained by necessity rather than by rising expectations,” write Mohammed Alsudairi, @AGhiselliChina, and @AaronGlasserman.
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Xi Jinping’s push to “resolve” China’s ethnic problems won’t work—and may well make his problems worse. My latest with @ForeignPolicy on China’s new “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”
foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/15…
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Excellent piece documenting the decline in US-China scholarly exchange. If not reversed, the costs from the consequent lack of understanding will inevitably grow over time.
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I really enjoyed this wide-ranging conversation with @david__moser, centering on the value of on-the-ground experience for China studies, even in complex times. Many thanks to David and @JeremiahJenne for having me on their podcast to discuss:
open.spotify.com/episode/586…
My latest with @mitchpresnick and @uscnpm on the real opportunity the current détente with China represents
uscnpm.org/analysis/the-real…
Great new essay on China’s enduring challenges and interests in the Middle East by @AGhiselliChina with @RUSI_org
rusi.org/explore-our-researc…
"Staying out of the crosshairs of the Trump administration" he added, "is a top priority for Xi Jinping."
rte.ie/news/analysis-and-com…
Told @AlMonitor's @ElizHagedorn that China is unlikely to use its leverage over Iran to force a deal.
“They are happy to wait on the sidelines and swoop in at the end and pluck the low-hanging diplomatic fruit,” said Aaron Glasserman, an expert on China's Middle East strategy
mediaview.aljazeera.com/vide…
I joined @AJEnglish this morning to share my thoughts on the "need-to-haves" and "good-to-haves" for Trump and Xi as they begin their summit in Beijing - re: Taiwan, trade, export controls, the Iran war, and more.