The U.S.-China rivalry is rooted in a structurally competitive relationship, but it is now unfolding amid U.S. strategic retreat and a global democratic recession. While recent events resist sweeping conclusions, we can start to ask questions and identify emerging trends that will impact the dynamics of U.S.-China relations. 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Reception in the courtyard for in-person attendees 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Lecture (hybrid) Speaker: Rick Waters, Director, China Center, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Introducer and Moderator: Victor Shih, Director, 21st Century China Center; Professor, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy Susan Shirk, Director Emeritus, 21st Century China Center; Research Professor, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy This public lecture series is organized by the 21st Century China Center at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). For more information on China activities, please visit china.ucsd.edu. UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy on Facebook / Instagram