Chinese Leadership’s Biggest Challenge Is US Relationship, Says Tsinghua Economist

The main entrance of the Schwarzman College of Tsinghua University in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2016. Nicolas Asfouri/AFP

The biggest challenge the Chinese communist regime faces is its relationship with the United States, said economist Xue Lan, dean of Tsinghua University’s Schwarzman College in Beijing.

The foundation for improving relations is to strengthen communication and narrow the knowledge gap between the two countries, Xue said as part of a speech given at a forum held on April 23, 24.