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Experts Urge Nuanced Understanding to Avoid U.S.–China Misconceptions

12/22/2025

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Diao Daming from Renmin University argues that a nuanced understanding of China is needed to prevent policy errors undermining U.S.–China trust.
He criticizes scholars for interpreting China through an American lens, which can lead to misconceptions.
He notes that some researchers lack a solid grasp of Chinese language, history, and culture.
He observes a shift in motivation among younger scholars, who approach China with suspicion and hostility rather than curiosity.

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Diao Daming from Renmin University argues that a nuanced understanding of China is needed to prevent policy errors undermining U.S.–China trust.
He criticizes scholars for interpreting China through an American lens, which can lead to misconceptions.
He notes that some researchers lack a solid grasp of Chinese language, history, and culture.
He observes a shift in motivation among younger scholars, who approach China with suspicion and hostility rather than curiosity.