The Joe Biden administration will face profound challenges in reshaping the U.S.-China relationship for the good of both nations as well as overall international stability. While our two countries inevitably will be strategic competitors in many areas, and even aggressively confront one another over vital national interests, it will be essential for us to find areas of cooperation.
Direct partnerships between American states and Chinese provinces offer one possible path toward reviving engagement in several key areas: higher education and trade are two that are crucial to Utah’s economy and would benefit from enhanced, smart engagement. Without it, students and markets will choose to go elsewhere.
The downturn in U.S.-China…