How can the U.S. hope to understand China if its scholars are struggling to figure out how to speak about it?
Illustration by Tim Marrs
Several years ago, a University of Michigan PhD student who had spent years living and researching in China, attended a U.S.-based event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. But she was worried about speaking at the event. She knew that if she criticized Chinese soldiers gunning down unarmed protesters, students could report her to the Chinese authorities, which could jeopardize her research, her access to interview subjects, and even her entire academic career. E
Exclusive longform investigative journalism, Q&As, news and analysis, and data on Chinese business elites and corporations. We publish China scoops you won't find anywhere else.
A weekly curated reading list on China from Andrew Peaple.
A daily roundup of China finance, business and economics headlines.
We offer discounts for groups, institutions and students. Go to our Subscriptions page for details.
A former Google software engineer has been convicted of trade secrets theft and economic espionage in connection with his efforts to launch a start-up in his native China. The Wire China sat in on Ding Linwei’s trial in San Francisco.
The world's biggest battery manufacturer is pushing the limits of battery tech and supplies carmakers around the world — but a path further into the U.S. is far from certain.
Now on podcast platforms everywhere, The Wire China hits the airwaves to take you behind the scenes of the stories we cover each week. We are dedicated to understanding and explaining one of the biggest stories of our time: China’s economic rise and its influence on the world.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OKPrivacy policy
