Odd Arne Westad on the Decade that Shaped China’s Modern Destiny
The historian discusses the period that saw the death of Mao Zedong and the rise of Deng Xiaoping, and the decisions that set China’s economic...
Paul French on the Adventures of an American Future Duchess in Interwar China
The British author relates the truth behind Wallis Simpson's time in Shanghai, her activities for U.S. intelligence and the plight of the modern China book.
Why Reading U.S.-China History Right Matters
Those who argue that U.S. policymakers “allowed” China to rise too easily may overestimate Washington’s power. That misjudgment has implications for future American policy.
A Son of Two Empires
In his new book, Edward Wong reflects on the nature of the American dream and the Chinese dream — and how he and his father...