Eric X. Li on China’s Success, America’s Failure and the Irrational Rivalry
The Shanghai-based venture capitalist says America is in decline, and that China’s political system has delivered — but don’t call it authoritarian.
Niall Ferguson on Cold War II and the Death of ‘Chimerica’
“This is Trump’s major historical achievement. He has made legitimate an anti-Chinese sentiment on both sides of the partisan divide that Biden can’t make go...
Lyu Jinghua On Helping the U.S. and China Understand One Another
The retired PLA colonel talks about where there is — and isn’t — room for negotiation.
Rana Mitter on National Narratives and China’s ‘Good War’
In his new book, the Oxford scholar explores China's role in World War II, and its influence on today's nationalism.
Nicholas Lardy on How China is Going From Strength to Strength
The scholar explains how China's recovery from Covid-19 has resulted in an even more formidable economic power.
Kaiser Kuo on How China Threatens the U.S. Self-Conception
The Sinica podcast host talks about race, belief systems, and the early days of China's internet boom.
Rich Gelfond on IMAX, Covid-19, and Standing on Your Own in China
The CEO of IMAX talks about why his China operation acts like a local company and how that mentality has helped them weather storms like...
H. R. McMaster on Making Use of America’s Strengths
The former Army general and national security advisor says competition, not cooperation, with China is the best way to avoid confrontation.
Charlene Chu On Reading the Economic Tea Leaves
The banking expert explains how China's debt, foreign exchange reserves, and relationship with the U.S. could affect its economy.
Ha Jin on the Forgotten Spirit of Tank Man
The novelist reflects on his time in the People's Liberation Army, the "turning point" of Tiananmen, and his exile from China.
Nirupama Rao on the India-China Turning Point
“Questions of peace and security, and war and conflict between these two countries should be important, not only for the region, but for the rest...
Barbara Demick on Breaking Through the Fog of Tibet
The “Eat the Buddha” author discusses the CCP’s campaigns on its Western border and reporting from the self-immolation capital of the world.