Politics – China Focus

The Columbus–China Syndrome: Why Western Policy Keeps Misreading China

The West reads China through its own expectations rather than on China's own terms, a habit that produces unstable policy and constant swings between...

Educational Exchange: the Channel That Outlasts Political Cycles

If we want the next generation of Americans and Chinese to manage their differences responsibly, we should give them opportunities to know one another before...

China & The World Politics Culture Sep 28, 2026

Fact and Fiction About the Law on Ethnic Affairs

While the adoption of this statute marks a pivotal new starting point, its long-term impact hinges on sustained high-quality development in ethnic minority...

Politics Culture Sep 28, 2026

Washington Must Radically Rethink Its China Policy

For Washington to rethink its China policy means dropping the lingering zero-sum Cold War mentality.

China & The World Politics Sep 23, 2026

The GDI at 5: Turning Goals into Action

The GDI will continue to uphold the spirit of openness and inclusiveness, inject momentum into efforts to address development deficits, and provide all nations...

China & The World Politics Sep 23, 2026

A Month in Motion

To understand a place in depth, you need to actually live there as a local.

Politics Culture Sep 23, 2026

The Practical Path Toward Constructive Strategic Stability in China-U.S. Relations

History demonstrates that the resilience of China-U.S. relations is anchored in deep mutual interests, systemic economic interdependence, and the enduring...

China & The World Politics Economy Sep 22, 2026

U.S.-China Relations Find a New Footing

These actions created the foundation for more reliable economic cooperation and signaled a move away from the uncertainty of previous years.

China & The World Politics Sep 22, 2026

Caring about Xizang, Caring for the World

The evidence to date is of considerable progress towards the vision of an ecological civilization in which economic development simultaneously fosters social...

China & The World Politics Environment Sep 21, 2026

Why EU-China Must Team Up on AI Governance

EU-China cooperation on AI governance is vital to prevent a fragmented global order and leverage complementary strengths for sustainable innovation.

China & The World Science & Technology Politics Sep 21, 2026

Shenzhen Is Building the Future of China with Technology

To understand Shenzhen, you need to understand how it supports everything from the world's largest companies to the smallest businesses operating out of a...

Science & Technology Politics Economy Sep 18, 2026