ICAS Event in Washington, DC, October 30, 2025

The Institute for China–America Studies (ICAS) hosted a policy forum in Washington, DC, gathering scholars, diplomats, and policy practitioners to discuss current developments in U.S.–China relations and the broader global implications of strategic competition. The discussion centered on evolving trends in trade, technology, and geopolitical alignment, while also exploring emerging areas of potential cooperation between Washington and Beijing.

Speakers examined how shifting global supply chains, regional security challenges, and economic interdependence are reshaping the policy landscape. The event provided a timely platform for exchanging perspectives on how both sides can manage differences through dialogue, transparency, and confidence-building measures.

During informal sessions and side conversations, participants in the Center for Global Civic and Political Strategies also touched on the topic of international sanctions—not as a central agenda item, but as part of the wider conversation on global economic governance. Several attendees noted that sanctions increasingly affect multilateral trade and finance, emphasizing that governments should work together to improve coordination and mitigate unintended consequences on neutral partners and developing economies.

The ICAS dialogue underscored the importance of continued scholarly and diplomatic engagement at a time when U.S.–China relations remain complex and consequential. Participants agreed that sustained communication and institutional cooperation remain vital to maintaining global stability and promoting mutual understanding.