The Fight for Primacy
No one can lead forever, but that doesn't stop ’em from trying.
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China’s Techno-Dictatorship
The ruling Communist Party has just offered signals on politics, technology and the economy. How will the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan shape China and the...
Rana Mitter on National Narratives and China’s ‘Good War’
In his new book, the Oxford scholar explores China's role in World War II, and its influence on today's nationalism.
China Flexes Its Antitrust Law
As the U.S. and China escalate their tit-for-tat, both countries are looking for legitimacy under the cloak of the law.
Miniso’s Moment?
After a big NYSE debut, the Chinese retailer could face an uphill battle.
The PLA’s Unlikely Wingman
AVIC, China’s aerospace behemoth, has been known to steal U.S. trade secrets. But it's also been allowed to buy them. After the 2008 financial crisis,...
Mapping China’s Wealth
The country's decades-long economic boom has produced more billionaires than the U.S. Our datagraphics look at the wealthiest, in each province or major city.
Is Hindsight Always 20/20?
Critical questions, unclear answers, and the importance of narrative.
Pedal to the Metal
From its cobalt edge to its post-Covid growth, China is off to the races.
The Cobalt Empire
China controls much of the world’s supply of cobalt, raising fears that the country enjoys an insurmountable edge in developing electric vehicles. But there is...
The Logic of Sino-Western Detente
Those advocating more confrontation with China must weigh the probability that China’s growth could continue while opportunities for the West shrink.
Evergrande’s Ever-Growing Debt Problem
A look into China's second largest real estate developer's ownership, assets, and debt.