Bucknell University Associate Professor of International Relations and Political Science Zhiqun Zhu is available to discuss China's leadership transition and what it means for U.S.-China relations.
Quotes: "The new leadership faces staggering challenges at home such as growing social discontent, a widening income gap, rampant corruption, and declining legitimacy of the Party."
"While overall U.S.-China relations will remain stable, trade frictions may increase as leaders in both Beijing and Washington focus on economic issues in the coming years."
"The smooth power transition and the composition of the Standing Committee of the Politburo suggest that Chinese policies will be marked by continuity and stability in the years ahead. However, it is disappointing that younger, more reform-minded leaders such as Guangdong party secretary Wang Yang were not promoted to the 7-member Standing Committee."
Please note: Bucknell University can provide a satellite uplink for live or pre-recorded television interviews. Please call Andy Hirsch at 570-238-1561 to arrange an interview.
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