To counter China and remain a relevant leader on the global stage, the United States needs a national strategy for economic statecraft that marries policy objectives with the strengths of its private sector. Those strengths include the world’s most advanced innovation and technology development ecosystem, large open and resilient capital markets, global supply chains, and allies and partners with deep security and economic connections.  

This webinar, held on October 2, 2025, builds on the recent article, "Leveraging Strength in Economic Statecraft," by Mr. Frank Finelli and Dr. Tim Welter, focused on the competitive challenges posed by China and its ruling Communist Party. China is a near or full peer to the U.S. in some domains and alarmingly a “super-peer” in others. How should the U.S. respond, leveraging its strengths while remaining true to its values?