Gunnar Wiegand on Protecting Europe without Starting a Trade War
The former EU diplomat discusses Europe’s readiness to protect its industries, Germany’s tougher line on Beijing, and European unity on China.
Emily Feng on the Uyghurs, Syria and Xinjiang
The foreign correspondent describes meeting with the Uyghurs from Xinjiang who played a key role in the Syrian civil war, but who now find themselves...
Meet China’s AI Enforcers
The Wire profiles the Chinese government bodies responsible for managing the country’s AI rollout.
Xinjiang’s “Blue Miracle”
Fish farming in Xinjiang is being sold as proof that technology can overcome geography. The reality is more complicated: a desert seafood boom built on...
The Real Significance of the Trump-Xi Summit
Concrete outcomes are hard to discern, but Xi Jinping will see the treatment he received from Trump as a sign that China is now a...
Why Beijing May Favor a “Slow and Steady” Rise For its Currency
Goldman Sachs economists argue that by allowing the renminbi to appreciate by 3-5 percent a year, Beijing can reconcile seemingly contradictory policy goals.
Stephen Vaughn on the U.S.-China Disconnect
The former Trump official argues that the president’s approach to China is working, and explains why time is on the American side as the U.S....
Back to the Busan Basics
The agreement Trump and Xi reached last year in South Korea paused the trade war, but will soon expire. We look at whether both sides...
The FCC vs the PRC
Brendan Carr, President Trump’s combative chair of the Federal Communications Commission, has made his agency a key player in U.S. China policy.
Xi’s Flying Visit to Delhi and the Quest for a ‘New Normal’ with India
Rebuilding healthy ties between the Indian and Chinese governments is likely to be a long process, with issues from the border to the Dalai Lama’s...
Susan Shirk on China and the U.S.’s Common Problem: Their Leaders
The longtime China scholar says that while Trump has diminished America’s reputation, Xi Jinping’s continued overreach means China has failed to take advantage.
Taiwan Plays its Chips Card
Helping other countries build up their own semiconductor supply chains is a calculated gamble. Can sacrificing some economic advantage enhance Taiwan’s own security?