Tricks of the Trade
Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative under Donald Trump, reflects on his decision to launch the trade war with China and begin the process of...
What Huawei’s New Phone Means for U.S. Efforts to Crimp China
Chinese tech capacity appears to be improving, calling into question the effectiveness of American export controls.
Robert Rubin on Whether the U.S. Should Want China to Prosper
The Clinton-era Treasury Secretary and banker discusses why investors should steer away from China and the issues with linking trade and human rights.
Speeding to the Top
The major milestones on China's path to becoming the world's leading auto exporter.
Sidelined
More than two decades after it paved the way for China’s accession to the World Trade Organization, the U.S. is increasingly uncomfortable with the result...
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.
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.
Kurt Campbell on Talking to China Again
The Biden administration’s Asia chief discusses how its approach to China differs from the Trump era, Beijing’s support for Russia and its intentions towards Taiwan....
A Tentative Re-Engagement
Highlights from The Wire's interview with top Biden administration Asia policy adviser Kurt Campbell.
Myron Brilliant on Business’s Role in Dealing with China
The longtime U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive VP talks about the rights and wrongs of China's WTO entry and how companies should deal with the...
To De-Escalate U.S.-China Tensions, Decouple Differently
Weaponizing trade policy has negatively affected both the U.S. and Chinese economies, without easing geopolitical strains between the two.