Import Dependency and China’s Food Security
Xi Jinping has made reducing dependency on Western food imports a priority but, given China’s finite amount of arable land, this is not a problem that’s easily solved.
Outlook 2021: Can China Rebuild its Damaged Reputation in the West?
Last year saw a dramatic rise in negative perceptions of China. What can Beijing do to reverse the trend in 2021?
Hong Kong Security Law Ringing Alarm Bells in UK, Canada, and Australia
In rhetoric, and increasingly in the realm of defense spending as well, Western countries are preparing for a more adversarial relationship with China.
Huawei’s ‘Teachable Moment’ on Public Diplomacy
The Chinese telecom’s public diplomacy blitz in the United States has room for improvement.
Backgrounder: A Brief History of China’s United Front
Xi Jinping has dusted off an old ‘magic weapon’ to wage political warfare at home and abroad. Here’s a brief history of the global influencing operation that surprisingly few have heard of.
Twin Traps Imperil China’s Trajectory in the Decade Ahead
Avoiding the Thucydides Trap and the middle-income trap will require compromise, domestic stability, and constructive relations with the US.
Shanghai Cooperation Organization Set to Grow as China Extends its Reach
The latest meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization wrapped up in Tajikistan with pledges of deeper economic cooperation and new member-states in the years to come.