Commentary / World Apr 1, 2022

America is fueling Chinese techno-nationalism

China is pursuing its goal of bolstering its technological capabilities with an intensity unseen since Mao Zedong committed to developing nuclear weapons six decades ago.

Commentary / World | The Year Ahead: Reckonings Jan 7, 2022

China bets on a common prosperity

China’s leaders believe their country is on the verge of a transformation into a truly “modern socialist economy.” They’re not alone.

Commentary / World | Beyond COVID-19 Jan 2, 2021

The shape of China’s recovery

Having matured and grown more patient, China is less impetuous about achieving short-term gains, and more invested in creating opportunities for its people over the long term.

Commentary / World Oct 1, 2019

China's 70 years of progress

Assuming the worst about China could have catastrophic consequences.

Commentary / World Nov 7, 2017

What does China's 'chairman of everything' want?

Xi Jinping has major ambitions for China, the CCP and his legacy.

Commentary / World Aug 8, 2016

Xi Jinping is no Mao Zedong

Much of the world is watching Chinese President Xi Jinping with suspicion as he re-centralizes authority and pursues a radical anti-corruption campaign that many think is a fig leaf for a political purge.