One day after the U.S. midterm elections, Paul Haenle will moderate a discussion with American, Chinese, and Singaporean experts on the U.S.-China relationship.

The next U.S. administration will need to find ways to capitalize on economic and trade opportunities in the Asia-Pacific while managing friction and working together with China.

City-to-city diplomacy is becoming an increasingly important part of U.S. and Chinese soft power, public diplomacy, and foreign policy strategies.

President Hu Jintao’s visit to the United States provides the Chinese leadership with a crucial opportunity to connect with the American public and reach important policy decisions at the highest levels of American and Chinese leadership.