The United States and China have entered a period of intensified economic, political, and military competition that can only be characterized as a New Cold War, with a very real possibility of becoming a hot war – even a nuclear war.
— From our Statement
Our Mission: Averting a New Cold War
If current trends persist, the United States and China will soon find themselves locked in a new Cold War, with a severe risk of escalating tensions resulting in war. We believe that peaceful alternatives that address the needs of the American, Chinese, and other Asia-Pacific peoples can and must be pursued.
The Committee for a Sane U.S.-China Policy seeks to avert the risks that can be expected from a U.S.-China Cold War and to promote the mutual interests of both countries through a range of research and educational activities.
Military Competition, Nuclear Weapons, & Provocative Maneuvers
Military competition between the U.S. and China is one of the driving forces behind a New Cold War. The Committee will report on current activities by both sides that contribute to this risky competition. Developments in the area of nuclear weapons and arms control will receive particular attention.
Nuclear Weapons & Arms Control Developments
Other Recent Developments
Both China and the U.S. regularly deploy their ships and warplanes in contested areas to demonstrate resolve and provoke the other side. These actions can lead to a near-collision, where the potential for escalation is ever-present. The Committee will keep an ongoing tally of these activities.
Proposals & Policy Papers
As part of its mission, the Committee will commission its policy papers on peaceful, mutually beneficial solutions to divisive issues in U.S.-China relations and publish proposals released by other organizations that satisfy those criteria. Recent policy papers include:
Responding to Chinese Violations of Human Rights, by Richard Falk
An Alliance for Global Survival: Biden, China, and Climate Change, by Michael Klare
The Committee also recommends a recent study by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Toward an Inclusive & Balanced Regional Order: A New U.S. Strategy in East Asia.
Committee News & Events
Watch here for Committee statements and announcements of webinars, podcasts, and public events.
Watch Our Webinar: China, the U.S., & the Risk of Nuclear War, Conducted April 7. Featured presentations by Rachel Esplin Odell, Tong Zhao, and Zia Mian. To see a recording, click here.
Listen to Interview with Committee Co-Founder Michael Klare on the risk of a Cold (or Hot) War with China, on Radio station WORT (Madison, Wisc.)
Flash Points: Articles & Documents of Interest
To help inform the public of recent developments in U.S.-China relations, the Committee will post summaries of articles and documents of special interest on such divisive as Taiwan, trade, and the the South China Sea. Of particular note:
Rhodium Group Report Predicts Massive Losses to U.S. Economy from Decoupling with China
The Biden-China File
With Donald Trump out of the picture, U.S. policy towards China is now being managed by President Biden and his foreign policy team. To help illuminate Biden’s approach to China, the Committee has prepared its own analysis of the topic.
In addition, we will post articles of special interest on the topic, like the following: