Rhodium Group's Goujon on US-China Relations

The video discusses the current US policy direction towards China, highlighting the political noise from midterm results and the substantive policy issues driven by the White House and Congress. It focuses on export controls on technology companies in China, where the US is willing to bear economic and diplomatic costs. The video also explores China's limited retaliation options, particularly in areas where it has supply chain dominance.

What is the current political climate in Washington regarding China policy?

• The focus is on domestic issues only.

• There is a strong bipartisan effort.

• Only one party is interested.

• There is no interest in China policy.

What is the significance of distinguishing between political noise and substantive policy issues?

• It makes politics more entertaining.

• It helps in focusing on strategic issues.

• It reduces the workload of Congress.

• It increases the number of committees.

Who is primarily driving the agenda on export controls on technology companies in China?

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• The US Congress

• The White House

What is the US's strategy in implementing tech controls against China?

• To increase imports from China

• To strengthen diplomatic ties

• To bear economic and diplomatic costs

• To avoid any economic costs

What options does China have in response to US tech controls?

• China has many strong options.

• China can ignore the controls.

• China can easily retaliate.

• China has limited options.