Graham Allison on the ‘Grandest Collision of All Time’
The scholar talks about the state of the Thucydides's trap for the U.S. and China; why things will get worse before they get better; and...
War and Peace After China’s Great Transformation
Deepening confrontation between China and the U.S. reflects an outdated Cold War mindset on both sides that is utterly unsuited to today’s global challenges.
Warning Signs from Chinese Labor Market Distress
Apparently, social stability imperatives aren’t what they used to be in China.
What’s It Like to Be Unemployed in China?
A look at China's unemployment insurance: who it covers, how it compares to the rest of the world, and what it means for China’s economic...
Mikko Huotari on Germany’s ‘Capacity to Act’
The Berlin-based scholar talks about the choices facing German businesses; 'patchwork globalization'; and why no one in Europe is interested in decoupling from China.
How to Engage with China
A global economy in which China and the G7 follow separate, non-converging paths will leave both sides worse off.
Puzzling Profits
Why is it so hard to know what multinational companies make in China?
Is there Inner Party Push Back to Xi’s Economic Policies?
Formal opposition to Xi Jinping is highly unlikely, but that doesn't mean there isn't disquiet about his way of operating.
The TikTok Experiment
Can a program with Oracle help the popular Chinese social media app continue to operate in the U.S.?
China’s Sea Change
The Chinese State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) is the world's largest shipbuilder, supplying everything from container ships to cruise ships to companies in the U.S., Taiwan...
Manoj Kewalramani on Reading the People’s Daily, Daily
The scholar reflects on what he's learned from reading the Communist Party's official newspaper every day for two years.
Two Strong Hands
China’s vision for the private sector.