Alec Ash on Finding Freedom in an Unfree Country
The author talks about his experience escaping big city life and reporting on the wave of reverse migration in China.
Wang Zichen on Bridging the Understanding Gap between the U.S. and China
The former Xinhua journalist talks about why he launched his popular newsletter Pekingnology, wolf warrior diplomacy and why more U.S. journalists are needed in China.
Daniel Mattingly on Xi Jinping’s Cultivation of the PLA
The scholar discusses the role of the military in elite Chinese politics, and how Xi has reshaped the PLA.
Gary Locke on Family and Trade Ties with China
The former Commerce Secretary and ambassador to China talks about how his background shaped his approach to dealing with Beijing, the pivot to Asia and...
Enze Han on How China’s Influence is Spreading through Southeast Asia
The academic explains why we need to look beyond the actions of the Chinese government to understand how and why China is shaping countries in...
Angela Huyue Zhang on Why Beijing Took On the Tech Giants
The academic talks about the reasons behind China’s crackdown on its tech sector and its legacy, as well as how Chinese regulators are tackling AI.
Dali Yang on the Mistakes Made In Covid’s Early Days
The political scientist and sinologist talks about the early days of the pandemic in Wuhan, and how the Chinese authorities’ lack of transparency led the...
Jay Shambaugh on Getting China to Change Course
The Treasury’s top international official gives an inside-the-room account of the latest talks between Treasury Secretary Yellen and the Chinese leadership, including the U.S.’s efforts...
Sarah Bianchi on Setting the Trade Agenda
The recently departed deputy U.S. trade representative discusses why the U.S. needs to be on high alert when dealing with China, and how the Biden...
Steve Tsang on How Xi Jinping Thinks
The academic tells us why it's important to understand the Chinese leader's political beliefs and where they come from — as well as their shortcomings.
Nancy Pelosi on Fighting the Fight over China
The former Speaker of the House talks about her long involvement with Chinese issues, why she visited Taiwan and how ‘big money’ interests have dominated...
Emily Kilcrease on Gaming China’s Sanctions Response
The researcher talks about why it would be much trickier to place sanctions on China in any future conflict than on Russia and where the...