Hoàng Nguyên Phong on How The Great Firewall Reflects Beijing’s Policy
The internet censorship analyst talks about the evolution of China's system, how it differs from and affects other countries, and when, exactly, The Wire China...
Stapleton Roy Asks What the U.S. Wants from the China Relationship
The career American diplomat talks about growing up in China, taking a longterm perspective, and the purpose of foreign policy.
Zuoyue Wang on the History of Chinese Students at U.S. Universities
The historian traces the evolution of Chinese students coming to the U.S. and explains why this context matters amid recent tensions.
Winston Lord on the ‘Geopolitical Earthquake’ of Kissinger’s Secret Visit
The former government official explains how he and Henry Kissinger prepared for, and then pulled off, one of the greatest foreign policy feats of the...
Peter Martin on China’s ‘Civilian Army’
The political reporter and author talks about how 'Wolf Warrior' tactics aren't entirely new and why China’s political system sets an upper limit on the...
Scott Rozelle on China’s Rural Problem
The development economist talks about the middle income trap, educating China's children, and why we should all want China's economy to succeed.
Clyde Prestowitz on the China Fallacy
The former trade negotiator in the Reagan administration on what U.S. politicians of both parties have got wrong about China, why he fears the Biden...
Yanzhong Huang on Why China’s Strength Is Also Its Weakness
The global health expert talks about China's handling of Covid-19, vaccines, and why — when it comes to policy implementation — China is remarkably resilient...
Tom Tugendhat on Why China Moved Too Early
The British politician talks the changing climate in the U.K., alliances, and what may have forced Xi Jinping’s hand.
Roger Garside on Strategy, Sanctions and the “China Coup”
The author and former British diplomat says the U.S. and its allies need to put greater pressure on China, to encourage a leadership change.
Lillian Li on Understanding Chinese Tech on Its Own Terms
The tech analyst explains why ‘super apps’ are not a bug of the Chinese system but a feature of it.
Daniel Russel on China, the “Pivot,” and Rebuilding America’s Standing
The diplomat and Obama aide talks national humility, Biden vs. Trump, and the opportunistic streak of the Chinese Communist Party.