No matter how bad the coronavirus epidemic gets, the crisis will not change how China is governed under President Xi Jinping.

In 2019, China's leaders will likely attempt to re-stabilize bilateral ties and ease tensions in its non-U.S. relationships, and form a deeper judgment about the future of U.S. politics and foreign policy.

The world should buckle up and get ready for a new wave of Chinese international policy activism.

The latest round of global climate talks in Bonn show the world's political leaders are more committed to the Paris accord than ever.