Germany’s New China Strategy: Ambitious Language, Ambiguous Course
Germany is still struggling to find the right balance between business and politics — and between national and European interests — in its approach to...
Martin Wolf on the Future of Democracy and Capitalism
The economics commentator discusses why people have lost faith in their leaders, the risks of U.S.-China decoupling and how to deal with Beijing.
Beaming Into Africa
StarTimes is setting up digital TV across the African continent, promoting China's image in the process.
Muting Zoom
Chinese interference in the video conferencing company's operations is a stark lesson that governments need to get involved in countering Beijing's influence.
China’s Graphite Grip
Critical minerals have become a geopolitical flashpoint, but two battery material startups in the U.S. and China are looking for ways to work together.
John Delury on the CIA’s History in China
The writer discusses his latest book on a 1950s intelligence operation, and how effective U.S. agents have proven to be in China ever since.
The Central Asia Squeeze
As Russian power and influence wanes, will China fill the void in Central Asia? In the name of the New Silk Road, Chinese companies have...
China’s Moving Moment
Could an experiment in Zhejiang province herald long-awaited reforms to allow Chinese people to become more mobile?
What the Qin Gang Episode Tells Us
The disappearance of China's foreign minister sends a worrying message to investors at home and abroad.
Brad Setser on the Myths and Realities of China’s Financial Power
The economist and former Treasury official discusses China's currency policy, its influence over U.S. markets and the best way for Washington to respond.
China’s Foothold in Europe
As European attitudes towards China grow more skeptical, Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán has never wavered in his support for deeper links.
Barbie Furore Points Up Hollywood’s Choice
Beijing's desire to promote its worldview through movies is putting pressure on major film studios.