Katrina Northrop

Articles

The Boom-Bust Backlash

From the scandal of Luckin Coffee to the collapse of Didi, big names have dominated the discussion of Chinese companies listing on U.S. exchanges. Now, some analysts say it’s time to look more closely at the wild stock movements of several small cap Chinese companies...

What Happens to U.S. Colleges After China?

After a boon of Chinese students, American colleges and universities are now grappling with what a drop in Chinese applicants means for their bottom line.

Hoàng Nguyên Phong on How The Great Firewall Reflects Beijing’s Policy

The internet censorship analyst talks about the evolution of China's system, how it differs from and affects other countries, and when, exactly, The Wire China got blocked in China.

The Climate Contest

The Kigali Treaty is a reminder that, when it comes to climate change, competition — rather than cooperation — between the U.S. and China may be the spur to action.

Facebook’s Super Spreaders

China provides a large chunk of Facebook’s revenue and its state media outlets are some of the platform’s most popular accounts — even though Facebook isn’t allowed inside China’s borders. What message is Beijing trying to send?

Lines of Communication

What happens when communication channels between the presidents of the two most powerful nations break down?

How China Could Stymie A Global Tax Deal

The G7's agreement on international taxation was groundbreaking — and a major win for Biden. But China could still water down the deal's impact.

Hemmed In

Marjorie Yang has staked much of her textile empire on being socially responsible, and yet her firm, Esquel Group, ended up on the Entity List. Has the U.S. government gone too far by sanctioning Esquel Group? Or does the listing further support the idea that...