Suisheng Zhao is a professor at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies and director of its Center for China-U.S. Cooperation.
Pushback against Beijing's muscle-flexing may soon force a rethink


Xi Jinping attends the 13th BRICS summit via video link on Sept. 9: virtual diplomacy has possibly helped avoid some awkward moments. © Xinhua/AP
Suisheng Zhao is a professor at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of International Studies and director of its Center for China-U.S. Cooperation.