Kenneth G. Lieberthal

Oct 31, 2023 | brookings.edu | Ryan Hass |Richard Bush |Kenneth G. Lieberthal |Jonathan D. Pollack

Editor's note: Jeffrey A. Bader was a member of the Brookings community from 2005 until his passing in 2023, and was a dedicated public servant with a decades-long career spanning several administrations. You can learn more about Jeff’s work on U.S.-China relations here. Jeffrey A. Bader passed away on Sunday, October 22, at the age of 78.

Aug 23, 2023 | brookings.edu | Mallie Prytherch |Kenneth G. Lieberthal |Ryan Hass

The year 2023 has seen China grapple with high-profile geopolitical tensions, post-pandemic economic headwinds, and societal strains. But in the background, the world’s most populous nation is also wrestling with an intensifying environmental crisis. This past year, China set for extreme temperatures, faced the heaviest rains in over a decade, and worked to combat the worst droughts in 60 years.