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Zhuowen Li

Zhuowen Li is a Washington-based analyst focused on Chinese political economy and international development. He holds a master’s degree in analytical political economy from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Tsinghua University in China. With over 20 years of experience living and studying in China, Li offers unique insights into the country’s evolving domestic and…

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Zhuowen Li is a Washington-based analyst focused on Chinese political economy and international development. He holds a master’s degree in analytical political economy from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Tsinghua University in China. With over 20 years of experience living and studying in China, Li offers unique insights into the country’s evolving domestic and international dynamics. His writings have appeared in South China Morning Post and The Diplomat.

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Missed Opportunities

Not so long ago, China was a thriving hub for expatriates, from students looking to learn Mandarin — and for a bit of adventure — to business executives keen to explore a vast market undergoing seemingly endless high growth. Those days seem to be over. China...