J. Michael Cole on the Best and Worse Cases for Taiwan’s Future
The policy analyst discusses why it's so important for the world to stand by Taiwan, and what outsiders often get wrong about its situation.
Digging into Congo
In an excerpt from his new book, Nicolas Niarchos examines how China and the Democratic Republic of Congo negotiated an infrastructure-for-commodities agreement involving two large...
It’s Time to Treat China’s Connected Energy Systems As a National Security Risk
Governments need to make a concerted effort to make sure they retain ultimate control over the energy systems.
Jane Perlez on the State of the U.S.-China Superpower Battle
The journalist talks about the latest series of her podcast Face Off where she covers topics ranging from China’s nuclear build-up to robots to Gen...
Get Jimmy
The recent conviction of Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most famous dissident, on alleged national security offenses was the end of a process set in motion...
Venezuela: Gun Boats Versus Gradual Encroachment
Despite the short-term concessions Venezuela has made to United States, China’s approach makes it a more credible long-term partner.
Why Venezuela’s Future Matters to China
Already rocky, Beijing’s economic ties to the Latin American country are now at greater risk.
Two Superpowers, One Moment of Reckoning
A clearer look at China’s strengths and limits shows a country in transition. The United States, meanwhile, is talking itself into pessimism at a time...
Cheng Lei On Life in Chinese Prison
The Australian journalist talks about how she coped for three years in a Chinese detention center, her views on China now and whether she would...
Japan Inc’s China Angst
Japanese automakers’ long-dominant position in Southeast Asia is under threat from a new generation of Chinese rivals who made a bolder technology bet. Can they...
Beijing’s Serene View of the Chinese Economy Ignores The Major Issues
The government’s outlook is self-contradictory and at odds with that of the IMF, setting up a tricky 2026 for China.
Jose Manuel Romualdez on the U.S.-China-Philippines triangle
The Philippines’ ambassador to the United States talks about the need for a peaceful resolution to the South China Sea issue and the implications of...