Eyck Freymann on Defending Taiwan
The academic and writer talks about what it will take to deter Xi Jinping from taking over Taiwan and what he makes of Trump’s approach so far.
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China’s Rocket Deficit
The country’s Starlink challengers are in a race against time to send more satellites into orbit. But is China’s fragmented commercial rocket industry up to the task?
Chris Horton on Taiwan the Ghost Nation
The journalist and author discusses Taiwan’s uncertain place in the world and how different generations have responded to the challenges it faces.
Jason Bedford on the Weak Spots in Chinese Banks
The longtime analyst explains why China’s banking system is key to understanding its economy, and why its top lenders might be both stronger — and weaker — than many assume.
Anders Hove on China’s Energy Security
The analyst discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on China’s energy supply, how China has taken the lead in renewable energy and what effect Trump’s re-election could have.
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 be contained.