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The Snowden Effect

Seven years ago, Edward Snowden's leaked documents had an unintended impact in Beijing. Today, as most U.S.-China tensions revolve around technology and cyberspace, we're dealing...

Mr. China

Jerome A. Cohen pioneered the study of Chinese law in the United States. He met with Zhou Enlai, trained Chinese officials and helped American firms...

Broken Tooth’s BRI Bluff

A notorious ex-gangster is reportedly launching an illicit gambling project in Myanmar under the banner of the Belt and Road Initiative. What does that say...

Inside Man

After a career spent currying favor with China's top leadership, is there still a U.S. audience for Robert L. Kuhn's message?

Hidden Talents

Now that Charles Lieber has been arrested, everyone has questions about his involvement in China's Thousand Talents Program — to include, perhaps, Lieber himself.

L.A. Confidential

How a group of Chinese developers found a City Councilman, made over L.A.'s downtown, and caused the city's biggest corruption scandal in decades.

Ant Group’s Colony

As one of the world’s most valuable private companies prepares to list, we take a look at who will benefit most from its IPO.

Burning Man

Steve Bannon was having a good summer aboard Guo Wengui's yacht, torching the CCP. Now both men are feeling the heat.

Alibaba’s Big India Bet

Chinese firms are investing billions of dollars in India's e-commerce market. In one of the biggest deals, Alibaba has backed Paytm, India's most valuable unicorn....

The Wanda Warning

At the height of its high-profile acquisitions and developments, Dalian Wanda's chairman traveled the world touting the "Wanda Way," his recipe for success as China's...