G2

G2 is a theoretical concept referring to a cooperative partnership between the United States and China, intended to manage global affairs. It is not a formal alliance or institution, but rather a diplomatic framework for the two largest economies to coordinate on international issues.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as analysts and officials debate the viability of the G2 model following diplomatic summits and disagreements at the G20 over economic policies like industrial overcapacity.

Latest on G2

• The ‘G2’ illusion? After Xi-Trump summit, China wants equality while the US seeks deals
• How the ‘G2’ effect of Trump-Xi summit is reverberating through Asia
• U.S. ‘severely disappointed’ in lack of G20 consensus on overproduction
• G20 countries divided over US call to curb excess industrial capacity
• India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacity: Goyal at G20
• US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visit

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