Paying the Price of Entry
It’s getting easier for visitors to China to pay for things, thanks to tie ups between Visa, Mastercard and Alipay. That could have implications for...
Joseph Wu on Taiwan’s International Outreach
Taiwan’s foreign minister discusses efforts to reach out to ‘like-minded partners’ and break out from China’s diplomatic encirclement.
Another False Dawn for China’s Private Sector?
Beijing has announced new measures to support private companies. Its recent track record invites skepticism.
Sidelined
More than two decades after it paved the way for China’s accession to the World Trade Organization, the U.S. is increasingly uncomfortable with the result...
Martin Wolf on the Future of Democracy and Capitalism
The economics commentator discusses why people have lost faith in their leaders, the risks of U.S.-China decoupling and how to deal with Beijing.
The Central Asia Squeeze
As Russian power and influence wanes, will China fill the void in Central Asia? In the name of the New Silk Road, Chinese companies have...
China’s Moving Moment
Could an experiment in Zhejiang province herald long-awaited reforms to allow Chinese people to become more mobile?
Brad Setser on the Myths and Realities of China’s Financial Power
The economist and former Treasury official discusses China's currency policy, its influence over U.S. markets and the best way for Washington to respond.
China’s Foothold in Europe
As European attitudes towards China grow more skeptical, Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán has never wavered in his support for deeper links.
Youth Unemployment and China’s Economic Future
Young women’s darkening employment outlook is just one of many signs that the Chinese economy is headed in the wrong direction.
The Risks in China’s Eurasian Entanglements
China's efforts to portray itself as a peacemaker in some of the world's most complex regions are so far failing to bear fruit.
China’s Healthcare System Needs a Check-up
Despite a huge rise in government spending, Chinese citizens still have to foot a large a share of their medical costs.