Commentary
For the Middle Corridor to fulfill its promises, one of these routes must become scalable. At present, neither is.
Friedrich Conradi
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How Does Public Opinion Shape China-U.S. Relations?
Public opinion influences the foreign policies of China and the United States
By Zhang Chuanjie
Published on Apr 30, 2013
Public opinion influences the foreign policies of China and the United States. In a Q&A, Zhang Chuanjie examines public opinion in both countries and how it impacts bilateral relations. Zhang says Beijing and Washington need strong leaders and visionary thinking to facilitate the positive elements of public opinion and help overcome negative perceptions about the China-U.S. relationship.
About the Author
Zhang Chuanjie
Former Resident Scholar, Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy
Zhang Chuanjie was a resident scholar at the Carnegie-Tsinghua Center until June 2020.
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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