Zhu Rongji’s “Big Move”
How did the late premier convince local governments to surrender fiscal revenues to Beijing? In an extract from his recent book, Authoritarian Markets, Adam Y....
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China and Japan: Still Arguing, But Still (Mostly) Trading
Trade between the two Asian giants has still been growing despite a months-long diplomatic row. There are important exceptions, however.
The Familiar Hong Kong Addresses in America’s Iran Sanctions
More than a third of the Chinese companies sanctioned last month for supporting Iran share office addresses with firms the U.S. has already blacklisted.
The Wire China, Issue No. 300
Here’s to 3,000 more!
China’s Appeal to Central Asia is Growing at Russia’s Expense
Putin and Xi have similar goals for the region, but its governments are finding China’s offering ever more attractive.
Nicholas Eftimiades on Why the U.S. Doesn’t Get Spying on China Right
The former CIA officer says Washington has lacked a clear strategy towards intelligence on China, in contrast to Beijing’s approach — and that Congress needs...
The New Climate Paradox, Imported From China
The emergence of unparalleled amounts of green technology is causing widespread regression on policies designed to combat climate change.
Who’s Who: China’s Space Industry
The Chinese entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers driving the country’s rise as a space power.
China Wants a Slimmer Nation. Big Tech Wants a Piece of It
China’s tech giants are betting that weight management could become a new growth opportunity for their healthcare businesses.
Montana in the Middle
From Mike Mansfield to Max Baucus and Steve Daines, Montana has been the unlikely source of America’s most influential China-hand senators over the past half-century....
Montana’s complicated relationship with China, Who’s Who in the Chinese space industry, and Ant Group and JD.com go big on the weightloss business
Plus, a Q&A with a retired U.S. intelligence officer.
Michael Dillon On Shanghai — China’s Most Dynamic City
The historian talks about Shanghai’s long history as a center of commerce and political turmoil, and its extraordinary modern development.