What China’s Zero-COVID Drama Foreshadows
The public’s rejection of the Chinese government's COVID rules raises the political stakes of the next controversial policy.
China Needs Reality-based Governance
The Chinese government can still make policies that meet their citizens' expectations — but it will need to change course fast.
Refocusing U.S.-China Climate Relations
Zero-sum competition between the U.S. and China holds disastrous consequences for the climate. A new model is needed.
We (Mostly) Have Nothing to Fear
Why our universities must remain open to China.
China’s Innovation Mandate
Beijing's ambitious plans to become an innovation powerhouse have produced mixed results.
The Yuan’s International Makeover
In a widely overlooked shift, Beijing has started overhauling its approach to RMB internationalization.
China’s New Leaders and Xi’s Deep Message
Far from elevating 'yes-men,' Xi Jinping focused on trust and experience, which will allow the new PSC to be more effective and more candid.
China’s Fiscal Challenges
Chinese policymakers must address a flawed financing structure.
Xi Jinping’s Overconcentration of Power
The costs of Xi’s overreach and his lack of power sharing are frustrating members of China’s elite.
Is the Benefit of China’s Zero-COVID Policy Worth the Cost?
The Chinese strategy may be more economically sound than many assume, but it is time for the country to adopt a less severe approach.
Illusions of Control
Public messaging that Xi Jinping is further consolidating power at the 20th Party Congress would make a financial crisis in China more probable.
How Xi Jinping Can Strengthen the Chinese Economy
The Chinese leader needs to improve the policy making process.