Zheng Yongnian on China-US realism and battling for the upper hand before the next summit

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-04 · by Orange Wang,Carol Yang

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Political scientist Zheng Yongnian discusses current perspectives on China-US relations, emphasizing two main views: nihilism, which predicts inevitable conflict between the two nations over global dominance, and idealism, which hopes for quick resolution of differences. He argues that head-of-state diplomacy remains crucial for maintaining stability amid these tensions before the next summit between the countries.
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Political scientist Zheng Yongnian evaluates the current state of China-US relations, discussing two primary perspectives: *nihilism*, which posits that China and the US are destined for conflict over global dominance; and *idealism*, which believes differences can be easily resolved. Zheng emphasizes the importance of head-of-state diplomacy and ongoing dialogue, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, to maintain global stability before the next summit between the two countries.

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ExclusiveZheng Yongnian on China-US realism and battling for the upper hand before the next summit Political scientist evaluates China-US relations, AI dialogue, and why head-of-state diplomacy remains vital for global stability There are two primary views right now.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-04
2026-10-04 · South China Morning Post
Zheng Yongnian on China-US realism and battling for the upper hand before the next summit · assertive framing

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ExclusiveZheng Yongnian on China-US realism and battling for the upper hand before the next summit Political scientist evaluates China-US relations, AI dialogue, and why head-of-state diplomacy remains vital for global stability There are two primary views right now. asserted
diplomacy → battle → stability
One is nihilism, which holds that China and the US are ultimately bound to fight for global dominance – that the world isn’t big enough for two superpowers. asserted
world → hold → superpowers
The other is idealism, which expects all differences to be resolved in a single step. asserted
differences → expect → step
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