Angela Merkel’s Blind Spot on China
The former German chancellor pursued ever closer economic ties between Germany, the EU and China while in office. But in her new memoir, she glosses...
How to Think About Trump’s Likely Approach to China
The President-elect sometimes appears to contradict himself on China and go against the thinking of his past and future advisors.
Under Pressure: Why China is Pledging More Capital for its Banks
Beijing is acting now to stave off a financial crisis despite the country’s top banks appearing healthy on paper.
Biden’s Economic Security Blueprint Hands Trump a Loaded Gun
China won’t be the only target for the new U.S. administration.
Trump vs. China, Round Two
U.S. presidents have had a remarkably free hand to escalate tensions with China, and Donald Trump is likely to continue in that vein.
China’s Struggle for Stability
Beijing’s efforts to stabilize its faltering economy have been too weak to date. The situation is likely to worsen following Donald Trump’s election win.
Sinophobia and U.S. Election Lies
The current political climate in the U.S. is harming its relations with China.
Peak Confusion: Why Betting on a Weakened China is a Bad Idea
Misdiagnosing China’s economic health and military potential could have serious consequences for American policy making.
The EU’s duties on EVs are a turning point in EU-China relations
Besides taking defensive action against Chinese imports, Europe needs to better harness its own potential.
Is Beijing’s Surprise Pivot Built to Last?
The Chinese government’s stimulus package has sparked a huge stock market rally, but it has much more to do to shift the economy into a...
What U.S. Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for China
The Fed’s easing cycle — and the more favorable external environment that it provides — creates an opportunity to address deflation and revive domestic market...
Not a Fiscal Bazooka, More like a Machine Gun
China’s latest economic stimulus measures are likely to provide only a temporary boost: much more fundamental change is needed to shift the country’s growth higher.