Alec Ash on Finding Freedom in an Unfree Country
The author talks about his experience escaping big city life and reporting on the wave of reverse migration in China.
Wang Zichen on Bridging the Understanding Gap between the U.S. and China
The former Xinhua journalist talks about why he launched his popular newsletter Pekingnology, wolf warrior diplomacy and why more U.S. journalists are needed in China.
Nongfu Spring’s Big Splash
The bottled water giant is as familiar in China as Coca Cola is in the West, but it’s not immune from online criticism.
The Great EV Glut
The new U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made EVs are both unprecedented and largely performative since Chinese EVs haven't yet penetrated the U.S. market. The European Union,...
Xi Tries To Get the Banks On Side
Beijing wants the Chinese financial sector to do more to support its economic goals, but progress has been hard to come by.
China’s Fintech Footprint in Africa
With money for building African infrastructure drying up in China, the future looks brighter for fintech investments.
Enze Han on How China’s Influence is Spreading through Southeast Asia
The academic explains why we need to look beyond the actions of the Chinese government to understand how and why China is shaping countries in...
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...
Angela Huyue Zhang on Why Beijing Took On the Tech Giants
The academic talks about the reasons behind China’s crackdown on its tech sector and its legacy, as well as how Chinese regulators are tackling AI.
How to Bridge the Transatlantic Gap on China
The U.S. and Europe need to work together better on China-related issues. Step one: work out the differences in where each side is coming from.
Status Symbol
For much of the past two decades, Europe's luxury market has counted on the ferocious appetite of Chinese consumers to bolster its bottom line. But foreign...
Who’s Who: China-focused Lawyers
A rundown of the key figures in the China-focused legal sphere.