Martin Thorley on How The UK-China Golden Era Lost Its Shine
The writer discusses what led the British government to cozy up to China in the mid-2010s and the lingering lessons from that time.
Preparing for the Worst
If Xi Jinping moves to take Taiwan by force, it will require logistical and political preparations that cannot be hidden from the rest of the...
China’s Abundance Strategy is At Risk of Failure
Xi Jinping has steered the country’s economy straight into the traps he identified himself five years ago.
China’s Connected Vehicles Widen the U.S.-Canada Disconnect
A Chinese EV maker that is expanding in Canada has ties to a U.S.-sanctioned surveillance company, illustrating the data and security risks connected vehicles pose.
Eleven Days, Part II
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Hainan spy plane crisis, The Wire China is publishing the second installment of its discussions with people who...
China’s Solar Industry Follows the Sun to Africa
Chinese solar firms are exporting far more to Africa as their U.S. and European markets fade. That could make the Sino-African trade relationship even more...
Why China Should Boost its Lending To Developing Countries
China's retreat from lending to developing countries has come at precisely the wrong time for the global economy.
Neil Shearing on Living Through the Fractured Age
The economist talks about the world economy’s break down into two blocs, and whether the U.S. or China hold the advantage.
Eleven Days, Part I
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Hainan spy plane crisis, The Wire China talks with participants and reviews first-person accounts of the...
How the OpenClaw Frenzy Is Testing China’s AI Commitment
A backlash from so-called ‘lobster victims’ following a frenzy to download the AI agent has prompted Chinese regulators into action.
Canada’s Xinjiang Controversy
A Canadian lawmaker’s comments on Xinjiang has put a spotlight on the country’s shaky commitment to banning forced labor imports.
Sarah Beran on What to Expect from a Trump-Xi Meeting
The longtime diplomat says the U.S. president’s approach to China during his second term could offer Beijing opportunities.