Ghosts of Occupy Haunt the Hong Kong Authorities
In an echo of 2014, protesters marching en masse in Hong Kong. And this time they might actually achieve their goal.
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.
US-China Trade Deal (March 9, 2019)
Zac and Nick discuss whether the rumored terms of the US-China trade deal are a win for the Trump administration.
How Low Can the Renminbi Go?
What’s behind the recent devaluation of the renminbi, and what’s its floor?
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.
Trump Expands His Trade War to China
The opening volleys have been fired in the long awaited US-China trade war.
Emperor Xi Ascends to the Throne in China
For better or worse, the elimination of presidential term limits will be looked back on as a turning point in modern Chinese history.
What to Expect from China’s Fifth Plenum
How will the Fifth Plenum respond to the growing list of economic and military challenges facing China?
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.