Robert D. Kaplan on the China Whisperers Who Shaped How the U.S. Views Its Main Rival
The writer and historian talks about his new book on the key men and women that have influenced America’s approach to China over the last...
Leon Panetta on Why China Has Gained the Advantage over the U.S.
The former Obama defense secretary and Clinton chief of staff says Beijing is capitalizing on the Trump administration’s mistakes and argues that the two countries...
Seth Center on Talking to China About AI Risk
The former State Department official in the Biden administration talks about leading the first talks with China on AI, and what the realistic goals should...
Gunnar Wiegand on Protecting Europe without Starting a Trade War
The former EU diplomat discusses Europe’s readiness to protect its industries, Germany’s tougher line on Beijing, and European unity on China.
Emily Feng on the Uyghurs, Syria and Xinjiang
The foreign correspondent describes meeting with the Uyghurs from Xinjiang who played a key role in the Syrian civil war, but who now find themselves...
Logan Wright on China’s Financial Decay
The economist explains why China’s export-led growth strategy is at a dead end and what it would take to turn its economy around.
Brian Tse on How China Plans to Keep AI Safe
The Concordia AI founder explains how Beijing is looking to regulate and pace AI's development while making sure it keeps up in the global race,...
Stephen Vaughn on the U.S.-China Disconnect
The former Trump official argues that the president’s approach to China is working, and explains why time is on the American side as the U.S....
Susan Shirk on China and the U.S.’s Common Problem: Their Leaders
The longtime China scholar says that while Trump has diminished America’s reputation, Xi Jinping’s continued overreach means China has failed to take advantage.
Michael McFaul on Autocrats vs. Democrats
The academic and former U.S. ambassador to Russia talks about the contrasts between Putin and Xi, and what Washington can do about their relationship with...
Nicholas Eftimiades on Why the U.S. Doesn’t Get Spying on China Right
The former CIA officer says Washington has lacked a clear strategy towards intelligence on China, in contrast to Beijing’s approach — and that Congress needs...
Michael Dillon On Shanghai — China’s Most Dynamic City
The historian talks about Shanghai’s long history as a center of commerce and political turmoil, and its extraordinary modern development.