Broken Bonds
A whistleblower from one of China’s most powerful banks says its shady dealings highlight how Hong Kong’s financial system is increasingly at the mercy of Beijing.
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The Hackers Next Door
China seems more than willing to let North Korea hackers run loose.
Opioid Whack-a-Mole
With the arrival of “iso,” Chinese drug manufacturers have found a new way to tap into America’s huge demand for opioids.
Shots in the Dark
Leaders all across the world have expressed gratitude for China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ — especially as the U.S. has been far less forthcoming with its vaccines. But with so little known about the Chinese vaccines — including their efficacy — some say Beijing’s strategy is a...
The Climate Crusaders
John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua were brought out of retirement, in part, because they are seen as uniquely capable of getting the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change. But when it comes to the world’s two biggest emitters, a rivalry might be just...
The SPAC Craze Reaches China
‘Special Purpose Acquisition Companies’ offer Chinese companies what they want: a quick and easy way to get foreign capital and a foreign listing.
Amelia Pang on Consumer Demand and Uyghur Labor
The journalist discusses her new book, “Made in China,” and the realities of China’s Laogai system.
Weakening Links
LinkedIn is apparently being punished by Chinese internet regulators for not censoring aggressively enough — a particularly inopportune setback for the social media giant's parent company, Microsoft.
A Kernel of Hope
During the past year, U.S. corn exports to China have reached record levels. Will the surge last?
The Xinjiang Silence
The American business community is determined not to comment on the Chinese government’s systematic repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang — atrocities the U.S. government has deemed a genocide. But how long can their silence last?
Isabel Hilton on Fixing the Bigger Problem
The China Dialogue founder talks about China’s evolution on climate issues.
Vaping Madness
A three-year-old e-cigarette company from China went public on the New York Stock Exchange last month. It’s already worth $35 billion.