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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 twentieth century.

The Meeting of East and West

A collection of scholars, artists, journalists and politicians recall a historic mission, and reflect on its purpose, consequences and lessons.

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 administration is making the same mistakes, and the need for a new ‘Sputnik’ moment.

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 but also fundamentally flawed.

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.

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.

Peddling the President

Elliott Broidy’s scheme to lobby the president on behalf of Beijing came uncomfortably close to succeeding. That he got as far as he did, experts say, exposes the gaps in the system.

The New Influencers

While the U.S. was focused on investigating Russian interference in U.S. politics, China was plotting its own campaign to influence the young Trump administration. With the help of Elliott Broidy, it got uncomfortably close. With the number of foreign influence campaigns increasing, is the Foreign...

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Articles

Winston Lord on the ‘Geopolitical Earthquake’ of Kissinger’s Secret Visit

The Meeting of East and West

Scott Rozelle on China’s Rural Problem

Clyde Prestowitz on the China Fallacy

Yanzhong Huang on Why China’s Strength Is Also Its Weakness

Roger Garside on Strategy, Sanctions and the “China Coup”

Daniel Russel on China, the “Pivot,” and Rebuilding America’s Standing

Peddling the President

The New Influencers

Nicole Perlroth on the Target on America’s Back

Anja Manuel on Why the U.S. Needs to Play Offense

China’s Falling Star