Overcoming the Misconceptions and Misunderstandings Between China and the US
China and the US are arguably the two most dominant countries on the planet in terms of economics, scientific advancements, current and future talent, and impact on our global environment. They also have completely different governance models and mindsets grounded in history and culture that will not change. How these two countries navigate their relationship has massive implications not only for their own well-being but for the well-being of the planet as a whole.
Pete Walker is an expert on US-China interactions across a broad range of topics including politics, economy, trade, history, and culture. As a senior partner at McKinsey for 37 years, Pete has spent almost 4 decades working in and deeply studying China while traveling to China over 80 times. He offers leaders a disciplined approach with which to understand China, avoid misunderstandings, and create a more positive and productive working relationship.
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Overcoming the Misconceptions and Differences between China and the US
From aggressive rhetoric against China, to the escalating trade war with tit-for-tat responses, and China’s 2025 initiative that threatens the US global leadership in advanced technologies, tensions between the US and China (the two dominant forces of today’s world) have never been higher.
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Pete works with leaders across industries and sectors that have a vested interest in understanding and successfully working with China. He works with organizations, governments, academic institutions, and those intellectually curious about this important topic.
FROM THE BLOG
Soon after taking office, questions began to swirl around President Biden and his team of advisors, about how they might lower the temperature and resume a cordial, constructive relationship with China after the incendiary rhetoric of the Trump era. Now, several months in, the heat might be lower but little else has happened beyond a few pledges from the two superpowers to work together to improve the environment. Some of this immobilism is surely explained by President Biden’s focus on the American economy and Covid…
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