Asia Society's Cutler on Yellen's China Visit

The transcript discusses the complexities of US-China relations, focusing on Secretary Yellen's upcoming visit and its potential to improve cooperation on macroeconomic stability and debt restructuring. It highlights the challenges posed by US restrictions on China, China's economic vulnerabilities, and the impact of Russia-China relations. The discussion also covers the fragile state of US-China engagement and its implications for global relations, particularly with countries like Australia.

What are the main issues Secretary Yellen is expected to address during her visit to China?

• Military cooperation and trade tariffs

• Cultural exchanges and tourism

• Macroeconomic stability and debt restructuring

• Human rights and environmental policies

How might recent US actions affect cooperation with China?

• They will likely improve cooperation

• They will lead to immediate cooperation

• They have no impact on cooperation

• They may hinder communication and cooperation

What economic concerns does China face that might affect its leverage in negotiations?

• Strong economic growth and high exports

• Weak economic recovery and shifting supply chains

• Stable supply chains and increasing exports

• Decreasing foreign investments and stable economy

How is China's relationship with Russia perceived following recent events?

• China is distancing itself from Russia

• China remains loyal to Russia

• China is indifferent to Russia

• China is forming new alliances

What is the current state of US-China relations according to the transcript?

• Hostile and confrontational

• Indifferent and disengaged

• Fragile and cautious

• Stable and cooperative

How might Yellen's visit impact US-China relations?

• It could worsen relations

• It might stabilize relations

• It will have no impact

• It will end diplomatic efforts

How are other countries, like Australia, affected by US-China relations?

• They are unaffected by US-China dynamics

• They experience similar tensions

• They benefit from US-China tensions

• They ignore US-China relations