October 04, 2023 | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm EDT | In-Person & Online

China’s rapid economic growth has been accompanied by a significant expansion in its military capabilities. This has generated debate about whether the United States needs to seek to limit China’s economic expansion in order to protect itself. A new lexicon of terms has emerged as outgrowths of these discussions, such as decoupling versus de-risking economic links with China. Underlying these questions, though, is a more fundamental issue around whether the United States can feel safe and secure alongside a prosperous and growing China. If so, what limits should the United States place on trade with China in order to reasonably protect its national security?

On October 4, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings will analyze these questions to generate a range of perspectives and emphasize the risks and tradeoffs of policy choices. This public event, part of the Global China project, will complement a forthcoming written debate series focused on these questions. Audience Q&A will follow the moderated discussion.