{
  "id": 1416789,
  "title": "INTERVIEW: U.S. Progressive Leader Eyes Greater Cooperation with China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/interview-u-s-progressive-leader-eyes-greater-cooperation-with-china",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:07:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026081500305/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--Matt Duss, a well-known progressive figure in the United States, has expressed his view on the potential for increased cooperation between the U.S. and China in an interview with Jiji Press. This comes in the wake of the recent electoral success of left-leaning candidates in the United States, which has sparked a growing interest in progressive politics across the nation. While progressivism is typically associated with domestic reforms aimed at reducing inequality and promoting social justice, its implications for foreign policy are less widely understood.\n\nMatt Duss, who serves as executive vice president at the Center for International Policy, a progressive think tank based in Washington, emphasized the importance of solidarity in his approach to foreign affairs. He stated, \"As a progressive, I take the ethic of solidarity seriously. I think we live in an interconnected world.\" According to Duss, the security and prosperity of a nation should not be achieved at the expense of the well-being of other communities.\n\nRegarding U.S. security, Duss advocated for a reassessment of the country's global military presence. He argued that the presence of U.S. troops in certain regions, such as the Middle East, has often resulted in decreased stability. However, Duss assured that any modifications to the terms of the U.S.-Japan alliance would be made in close consultation with the Asian ally.",
  "summary": "By Nico Pandi Washington, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--A United States guided by progressive foreign policy would seek to improve cooperation with countries around the world, including China, said Matt Duss, a prominent progressive thought leader in the United States, in an interview with Jiji Press this month. The recent electoral success of left-wing candidates in the United States has led to...",
  "key_points": [
    "Matt Duss, progressive leader, sees potential for U.S.-China cooperation",
    "Emphasizes solidarity in foreign policy, interconnected world importance",
    "Calls for reassessment of U.S. military presence, reassessment of Japan alliance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "A more cooperative US approach to China, driven by progressive ideals of solidarity and mutual well-being, may lead to a reassessment of US global military presence and its foreign policy priorities.",
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}