Mark Clifford on Why Jimmy Lai’s Story Matters
The former journalist talks about writing the biography of Apple Daily’s publisher, his ongoing national security trial in Hong Kong, and hopes for a political...
Fiona Cunningham on How China Wields Its Weapons of War
The political scientist explains a new theory for understanding China’s military strategy.
Barry Naughton on the State of the Xi Jinping Economy
The economist discusses Beijing’s recent stimulus efforts, and the long-term problems building up as China’s leader implements his model for the country.
Miles Yu on the Past and Future of Trump and China
The historian and strategist discusses how the re-elected president might handle key issues with Beijing, and why Covid changed his previous administration’s approach.
Shirley Kan on 45 Years of the Taiwan Relations Act
The analyst discusses the legacy of the legislation that continues to define the U.S.-Taiwan partnership.
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...