Heine Interviewed on Complexities of U.S.-China Relations
Ambassador Jorge Heine, Research Professor at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, was interviewed by the Harbus, a Harvard Business School publication, during which he discussed the Chinese real estate bubble, climate diplomacy, big tech companies, Blackrock’s foray into China and international trade.
In the article detailing his interview, titled “The United States Should Compete Rather than Block China,” Heine delves into his claims that we are at the dawn of a Second Cold War between the United States and China. Tensions between the U.S. and China have only escalated in recent months, and Heine argues that the combative nature of the U.S.-China relationship will cause more harm than good. On economic issues, in particular, Heine notes that the decoupling of the countries’ economies would not be very constructive and would entail significant costs for both countries and for the world economy given the deep level of interdependence between the two economies. Heine would go on to discuss other major topics such as big tech in both China and the U.S. as well as collaboration on climate action.
The article detailing Heine’s interview can be read on Harbus’ website.
Ambassador Jorge Heine is a Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. He has served as ambassador of Chile to China (2014-2017), to India (2003-2007), and to South Africa (1994-1999), and as a Cabinet Minister in the Chilean Government. Read more about Ambassador Heine on his Pardee School faculty profile.