Commentary

Jeff Moon (岳雄飞) comments frequently about US-China trade and economic affairs on television and in the newspapers.

He discussed prospects for the November 15, 2023 Biden-Xi summit meeting in San Francisco (CNBC 11/13/23) and observed after the meeting that announcements of new bilateral cooperation simply resumed limited aspects of activities already under way before Xi took power (TheHill.com 11/16/23). He also analyzed high-level visits leading up to the potential summit, including those of Commerce Secretary Raimondo in August 2023 (CNBC), climate envoy Kerry in July 2023 (South Korean Arirang TV; comments begin at 3:10 in clip), Treasury Secretary Yellen in July 2023 (CNBC), and Secretary of State Blinken in June 2023 (Chinese CGTN TV).

He explained the implications of President Biden’s August 9, 2023 outbound investment Executive Order on Chinese CGTN TV (comments begin at 3:00 in clip). He also described China’s policy options for responding to the current real estate crisis in this 8/31/23 interview on Chinese CGTN TV (comments begin at 1:40 in clip). In prior interviews on CNBC, he described the unique causes of China’s real estate problems, why Taiwan is the most sensitive issue in US-China relations, and the reasons for China’s tech sector regulatory crackdown.

Here is an informal interview discussing practical experience conducting government relations with China over three decades as a White House and State Department official, foreign business executive, and consultant.  Topics include historical ups and downs; the nature and functions of the Communist Party; geopolitical factors; emerging trade issues and tech rivalry; Chinese business etiquette and protocol; U.S. business community influence; Taiwan; military-to-military relations; the China-Russia relationship; the impact of upcoming U.S. elections; China’s faltering economy; and future prospects. (Caracal.global, 6/30/23, 35 minutes)

Jeff also contributes op-eds from time to time. Samples include:

The Biden-Xi summit proved how far U.S.-China relations have fallen (The Hill 11/16/23)

How foreign businesses can avoid China’s espionage trap (The Hill 5/26/23)

TikTok tit-for-tat: US may finally reciprocate China’s internet protectionism (The Hill 3/17/23)

A Contrarian View of China’s 20th Party Congress (10/23/22)

China’s retaliation playbook can’t meet the US export control challenge (The Hill 10/20/22)

China’s containment conspiracy theories finally come true (The Hill 10/10/22)

How to call Trump’s bluff on tariffs without going soft on China (The Hill 4/27/22)

Reading the Tea Leaves on Trade with China (Wall Street Journal 12/4/18)

A Trade War America Can’t Afford to Lose (Wall Street Journal 10/3/18)

The President Turns the Tables on China (Wall Street Journal 7/16/18)