Does Washington Have China Groupthink?
America’s foreign policy hands talk tough on China. But are they free to say what they really think?
China’s Struggles with a Consumer Society
The tightening of government controls over Chinese society over the past decade is especially at odds with its goal of spurring consumption.
Miles Yu on the Past and Future of Trump and China
The historian and strategist discusses how the re-elected president might handle key issues with Beijing, and why Covid changed his previous administration’s approach.
Biden’s Legacy on U.S.-China Tech Competition and the Challenges Facing Trump
The outgoing administration is leaving behind a complex situation on chip export controls.
Shirley Kan on 45 Years of the Taiwan Relations Act
The analyst discusses the legacy of the legislation that continues to define the U.S.-Taiwan partnership.
Angela Merkel’s Blind Spot on China
The former German chancellor pursued ever closer economic ties between Germany, the EU and China while in office. But in her new memoir, she glosses...
Jerome Cohen on China’s Rule by Law
The veteran academic talks about growing repression in China's legal system and where there is still room for optimism.
Risky Business
Southeast Asia’s runaway gambling industry has created chaos — both to the detriment and advantage of China.
How to Think About Trump’s Likely Approach to China
The President-elect sometimes appears to contradict himself on China and go against the thinking of his past and future advisors.
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...
Biden’s Economic Security Blueprint Hands Trump a Loaded Gun
China won’t be the only target for the new U.S. administration.
Click, Trust, Prosper
How did China's e-commerce industry boom so quickly and even leapfrog Western companies in the same space? In her new book, "From Click to Boom,"...