Death of a Quantum Man
A Stanford physics professor was among the first casualties of the U.S.-China trade war. But when the world loses a brilliant scientist, who really wins?
The Big China Short
Luckin Coffee was supposed to be China's answer to Starbucks. Its U.S.-listed stock reached $51 a share, and sophisticated investors like BlackRock and J.P. Morgan...
China and America Are Failing the Pandemic Test
On transnational issues like Covid-19 and climate change, power should be a positive-sum game.
An Interview with Mara Hvistendahl
In an interview with The Wire's David Barboza, author Mara Hvistendahl talks about her book "The Scientist and the Spy," and the impact of industrial...
Is America’s Antibiotic Supply at Risk?
The United States no longer produces crucial drugs like penicillin. Instead, China, a strategic rival, now dominates the world’s supply chain. With a global pandemic...
Essential New Reading on China
Welcome to the Books Wire — our monthly page bringing you a smorgasbord of essential new reads on China.
Winston Lord on U.S.–China Cooperation During Covid-19
A veteran diplomat explains why the problems with China pre-date Trump and how the U.S. can pursue smart competition.