In what many are calling a hopeful shift, the United States and China recently announced plans to roll back some of the tariffs that have defined their years-long trade war. …
Li Li
Li Li
Li Li, associate professor and master’s supervisor at Southwest University. B.A. in English for Education from Southwest Normal University, M.A. in English Translation and Interpretation from China Foreign Affairs University, Ph. D. in Japanese Cultural History from Nankai University (all above are in China). Also has studied at Osaka Sangyo University and Kokugakuin University in Japan and been a Fulbright visiting scholar to Western Kentucky University in US. A multidisciplinary and versatile instructor with a trilingual mastery of Chinese, English and Japanese, known for Combining foreign language teaching with history and humanity cultivation. Academic researches center on Japanese history, international relations and Western culture studies. Work experiences include teaching at Capital Normal University, Chongqing Normal University, and Southwest University. Has published multiple academic papers, translated works, authored or co-edited several textbooks and monographs; provided language services for several high-level and high-profile international events.
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GeopoliticsInternational RelationsTechnology & InnovationU.S. Foreign PolicyU.S. Trade Relations
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Arctic StrategyEnergy SecurityGeopoliticsU.S. Foreign PolicyU.S.-Japan Relations
The Geostrategic Importance of Alaska in Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance
by Li Liby Li LiAlaska, the 49th state of the United States, is rapidly gaining geostrategic significance as tensions rise in the Arctic and the Northwest Pacific. Amid increasing cooperation between China and Russia, …
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GeopoliticsGlobal TradeOil & Energy MarketsTrump AdministrationU.S.-Saudi Relations
Trump’s Big Win with Saudi Arabia: How Extra Oil Could Shift the Global Market
by Li Liby Li LiU.S. President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic efforts have led to a significant win for the U.S. and global oil markets. During his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2025, …
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GeopoliticsGlobal DiplomacyGlobal TradeInternational EconomicsU.S.-China Relations
China Has Come to the Table, But This Fight Is Far from Over
by Li Liby Li LiThe trade war between the United States and China has turned pivotal. After months of escalating tariffs, Beijing finally came to the negotiating table. In an unexpected shift, U.S. President …
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Economic DiplomacyGeopoliticsGlobal TradeInternational RelationsU.S.-China RelationsU.S.-China Trade
The US and China Are Finally Talking. Why Now?
by Li Liby Li LiIn a surprising turn of events, after over a year of escalating trade tensions and fiery rhetoric, the United States and China have finally come to the negotiation table. On …
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Bilateral DiplomacyGlobal SecurityNorth American PoliticsTrade and EconomicsU.S.-Canada Relations
Game On for the United States and Canada After Oval Office Opener
by Li Liby Li LiThe meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2025, marked the opening act of what could be described as the latest chapter …
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Economic DevelopmentG7 and International CooperationGlobal PoliticsMinerals and Energy SecuritySustainable Investments
G7 Cooperation to De-Risk Mineral Investments in the Global South: A Strategic Shift for Global Security
by Li Liby Li LiAs the Group of Seven (G7) prepares for its 51st summit in June 2025, one topic stands out: critical minerals. These minerals are essential for the global clean energy transition, …
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China's Global InfluenceGeopoliticsIndo-Pacific RelationsTrade and DiplomacyU.S. Foreign Policy
Are America’s Indo-Pacific Friends Flirting with China?
by Li Liby Li LiIn the last few years, the strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific region has been in a constant state of flux. For decades, the United States has been the primary security …