China’s Reopening Spin
When the dust settles on the coming economic snapback, China’s chronic growth problems are likely to resurface with a vengeance.
China’s Brutal COVID Winter
The precautions to reduce Covid-19 infections are simply not an option for many Chinese households.
Can China Save Its Economic Miracle?
To restore rapid GDP expansion, Chinese policymakers must break the cycle of pessimism and recover lost household and corporate confidence.
Endless Rule
The political ramifications for the CCP from Xi Jinping's long reign.
A Korean Trajectory for China?
South Korea’s recent history shows how a vibrant economy can lead to the emergence of a large middle class — and, with it, demands for...
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.