The Moment Something Like Hope Germinated
For those in China at the time, news of Nixon’s upcoming visit caused a vague yet powerful sense that life was changing.
Winston Lord on the ‘Geopolitical Earthquake’ of Kissinger’s Secret Visit
The former government official explains how he and Henry Kissinger prepared for, and then pulled off, one of the greatest foreign policy feats of the...
The Meeting of East and West
A collection of scholars, artists, journalists and politicians recall a historic mission, and reflect on its purpose, consequences and lessons.
Lines of Communication
What happens when communication channels between the presidents of the two most powerful nations break down?
China’s 21st Century Strategy
Books that tackle the big issues: geopolitics, Party politics, anti-trust law, and grand strategy.
Peter Martin on China’s ‘Civilian Army’
The political reporter and author talks about how 'Wolf Warrior' tactics aren't entirely new and why China’s political system sets an upper limit on the...
How China Could Stymie A Global Tax Deal
The G7's agreement on international taxation was groundbreaking — and a major win for Biden. But China could still water down the deal's impact.
The Chinese Communist Party at 100
With a selective understanding of its past and the Xi-centric caricature of its present, what is the future of the CCP as it passes 100?
China’s Wolfpack
Instead of winning friends, China's 'wolf warrior' diplomats have become a symbol of the threat posed by a rising China. Why are the people who...
Clyde Prestowitz on the China Fallacy
The former trade negotiator in the Reagan administration on what U.S. politicians of both parties have got wrong about China, why he fears the Biden...
Will China Save the U.S. from Inflation Fears?
China's efforts to stabilize commodity prices should help the U.S. avoid a worst-case scenario.
The Titan of Taiwan
TSMC has tried to keep a low profile, but between the recent chip shortage and geopolitical tensions, the semiconductor manufacturer has been thrust into the...