China, Europe and the U.S. Struggle for Satellite Supremacy
The saga over who owns a German satellite operator demonstrates how quickly Western attitudes to Chinese investment have changed.
Bob Lighthizer on Changing the Balance in U.S.-China Trade
The Trump administration's U.S. trade representative explains why he thinks the U.S. got the raw end of economic ties with China, what he thinks of...
Out of Bounds
With its new outbound investment rule, the U.S. is hoping to stop American capital from facilitating China's technological rise. But will the restrictions undermine the...
Bonnie Glaser and Ryan Hass on Getting Taiwan Policy Right
The authors of a recent book on the U.S.'s approach to Taiwan discuss how to support its security without antagonizing Beijing.
Tricks of the Trade
Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative under Donald Trump, reflects on his decision to launch the trade war with China and begin the process of...
Logan Wright on the Woes of China’s Property Sector
The economist talks about the health of the Chinese economy and what a slowing China could mean for the rest of the world.
Italy’s BRI Detour
As the Belt and Road Initiative gets ready to celebrate its 10th anniversary, Italy is looking for the off-ramp. Beijing's response, plus Italy's ability to...
Building BRICS — a Limited Win for China and Warning for the U.S.
Washington needs to do more to keep the swing states of the Global South onside.
Robert Rubin on Whether the U.S. Should Want China to Prosper
The Clinton-era Treasury Secretary and banker discusses why investors should steer away from China and the issues with linking trade and human rights.
China Must Avoid a Debt-Deflation Spiral
If the ‘Two Ds’ become entrenched it could be hard for China’s economy to recover.
Steering Capital
Several countries have sovereign wealth funds, but none can compare to the China's funds in scale or scope. Collectively, China’s sovereign funds managed more than...
The Chips Education Challenge
One U.S. university's efforts to improve knowledge of semiconductors could end up helping the country's economic rivals.