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The Beijing Brief

The Brookings Institution
China
United States
Artificial Intelligence
Brookings Institution
Us-China Relations
Beijing
Washington, D.C.
Us-China Relationship
Taiwan
Xi Jinping
Iran
China-Russia Relationship
The Beijing Brief
Iran War
Five-Year Plan
China Economy
Technology and Innovation
Middle East
United Nations
Vladimir Putin

On The Beijing Brief, Brookings China scholars and expert guests take listeners behind the scenes in Washington, D.C., and Beijing to unpack the forces shaping U.S.-China relations and China's political, economic, and technological ambitions.

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As China searches for markets to absorb its excess exports, it has increasingly directed much of that manufacturing overcapacity toward Europe, hollowing out the continent's industrial capacity. On this episode of The Beijing Brief, Ryan Hass and Jon... more

What does the invention of Chinese AI model Kimi K3 mean for Washington and Silicon Valley? In a new explainer for The Beijing Brief podcast, Kyle Chan breaks down the ongoing AI battle between Chinese open-source models and American AI companies lik... more

America's leading role in the world is eroding under the second Trump administration, raising questions about how China will position itself in the future global order. "We blew it," says historian and Senior Fellow Robert Kagan in conversation with ... more

The Ukraine war, shifting American foreign policy priorities under President Trump, and increased global instability have shifted the balance in the China-Russia relationship, one of the world's most consequential relationships. Jon Czin is joined by... more

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Recent Guests

Constanze Stelzenmüller
Director of the Brookings Center for the United States and Europe and expert on German/European policy
Brookings Institution
Episode: Can Europe survive China Shock 2.0?
Kari Heerman
Senior fellow and director of trade and economic statecraft at Brookings
Brookings Institution
Episode: Can Europe survive China Shock 2.0?
Bob Kagan
Senior fellow at the Strobe Tablet Center for Security, Strategy and Technology at Brookings
Brookings Institution
Episode: Will China replace America on the world stage?
Fiona Hill
Leading Russia expert
Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings
Episode: No limits? Testing the China-Russia relationship
David Edelman
Non-resident senior fellow at Brookings and MIT Center for International Studies
Brookings/MIT
Episode: Are the US and China really in an AI "race"?
Patty Kim
Senior Fellow at Brookings China Center
Brookings Institution
Episode: What Beijing got from the Trump-Xi summit
Jon Czin
Co-host
Brookings Institution
Episode: What Beijing got from the Trump-Xi summit
Suzanne Maloney
Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy at Brookings
Brookings Institution
Episode: Beijing's playbook for the US-Iran war
Mara Karlin
Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Brookings; Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins
Brookings Institution; Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Beijing's playbook for the US-Iran war

Hosts

Ryan Hass
Host with Brookings Institution background focused on U.S.-China policy and Washington-Beijing dynamics.
Jon Zinn
Co-host providing commentary and context on policy and China-related topics.
Kyle Chan
Technology and policy expert focusing on China's tech landscape and AI strategy.

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Will China replace America on the world stage?
Q: Bob, let's start out with Iran. What prompted the Blowback project and what learnings have we taken from it so far?
The project is part of a broader effort to look at where things may be heading in a period of radical change, using the Iran War as a case study to examine how oil-dependent regions and global waterways could be affected and how other nations might respond as the U.S. position shifts.
Are the US and China really in an AI "race"?
Q: How do export controls affect China's AI trajectory?
Export controls slow China's access to certain advanced chips, pushing it toward self-reliance in semiconductors and accelerated development of alternative architectures and optimization strategies to maintain progress.
Are the US and China really in an AI "race"?
Q: What are the key differences between US and Chinese approaches to AI?
The US is oriented toward AGI/ASI and frontier research, emphasizing labs, high-end compute, and open experimentation, while China emphasizes rapid diffusion of AI into manufacturing, services, and governance, with an emphasis on integrated, scale-driven application and domestic capabilities.
Are the US and China really in an AI "race"?
Q: Is an AI race the right framing for understanding the US-China AI dynamic?
The guests argue that while the idea of a race is catchy, it oversimplifies a complex mix of strategic priorities, including national security, energy, industrial policy, and global supply chains; the real distinction lies in differing end goals and deployment strategies rather than a single race to a finish line.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beijing Brief

What is The Beijing Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show probes U.S.-China strategic dynamics, technology policy, and global governance through a Brookings lens. Conversations span Europe's response to China Shock 2.0, open-source AI and global competitiveness, and the evolving international order as China seeks tech-led growth, regional influence, and geopolitical leverage. Noteworthy threads include the tension between defending open markets and protecting domestic industries, the interplay of diplomacy and strategy in Washington–Beijing relations, and how AI, defense, and economic policy intersect on the world stage. The format often features Brookings China Center experts and policy researchers providing granular analysis, historical context, and practical imp... more

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