Jerome Cohen on China’s Rule by Law
The veteran academic talks about growing repression in China's legal system and where there is still room for optimism.
Odd Arne Westad on the Decade that Shaped China’s Modern Destiny
The historian discusses the period that saw the death of Mao Zedong and the rise of Deng Xiaoping, and the decisions that set China’s economic...
Seth Jones on Rebuilding the U.S. Defense Base
The international security expert explains how China’s defense base is catching up to that of the United States, and what Washington can do about it.
Dean Cheng on the U.S.-China Space Race
The academic and author discusses the state of China's space industry, where its rivalry with the U.S. could play out and how any escalation could...
Paul French on the Adventures of an American Future Duchess in Interwar China
The British author relates the truth behind Wallis Simpson's time in Shanghai, her activities for U.S. intelligence and the plight of the modern China book.
Ken Wilcox on Trying to Build a Bank in China
The former chief executive of Silicon Valley Bank talks about the frustrations of trying to expand in China, the role of the ‘secret team’ and...
Pietra Rivoli on How We Get the Goods We Buy
The author and economist talks about the way global trade has changed since she wrote her ground-breaking book on the way T-shirts get made and...
Sara Castro on the U.S.’s First Encounters with the Chinese Communist Party
The academic and former intelligence analyst discusses the wartime Dixie Mission to Mao’s stronghold and its resonances today.
Helen Toner on Setting the Rules for AI
The researcher and former OpenAI board member discusses who holds the advantage in artificial intelligence and the chances of the U.S. and China working together...
Oriana Skylar Mastro on How China Gained Power
The political scientist explains how China has risen not just by following in the U.S.’s footsteps, but also by exploiting U.S. vulnerabilities and its own...
Danny Alexander on Working at China’s Multilateral Bank
The former British politician discusses how the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has developed and the extent of Chinese influence over its operations.
Tim Clissold on the Importance of Knowing China
The author of Mr. China discusses why improving knowledge of the country is so vital, why China has become so toxic politically and whether he...