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.
Xi’s Economic Fumbles
The Chinese economy is in its worst shape in recent memory — and most of its problems can be directly or indirectly attributed to Xi...
Is The Sino-Russia Relationship Cracking?
A careful examination of recent events should discourage any wishful thinking that Beijing is distancing itself from Moscow.
The Renminbi’s Hostage Crisis
The renminbi’s fall against the dollar this year seems to have caused Chinese policymakers unusual levels of anxiety.
Transforming the Economics and Governance of Water
Water-related crises around the world have shown that current systems of governance and economic organization are unsuited for a world altered by global warming.
China’s Future Will Reflect Russia’s
China is now continuing a century-long pattern of mirroring its neighbor’s historical trajectory.