Zuoyue Wang on the History of Chinese Students at U.S. Universities
The historian traces the evolution of Chinese students coming to the U.S. and explains why this context matters amid recent tensions.
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The Meeting of East and West
A collection of scholars, artists, journalists and politicians recall a historic mission, and reflect on its purpose, consequences and lessons.
Winston Lord on the ‘Geopolitical Earthquake’ of Kissinger’s Secret Visit
The former government official explains how he and Henry Kissinger prepared for, and then pulled off, one of the greatest foreign policy feats of the twentieth century.
Scott Rozelle on China’s Rural Problem
The development economist talks about the middle income trap, educating China's children, and why we should all want China's economy to succeed.
Clyde Prestowitz on the China Fallacy
The former trade negotiator in the Reagan administration on what U.S. politicians of both parties have got wrong about China, why he fears the Biden administration is making the same mistakes, and the need for a new ‘Sputnik’ moment.
Yanzhong Huang on Why China’s Strength Is Also Its Weakness
The global health expert talks about China's handling of Covid-19, vaccines, and why — when it comes to policy implementation — China is remarkably resilient but also fundamentally flawed.
Roger Garside on Strategy, Sanctions and the “China Coup”
The author and former British diplomat says the U.S. and its allies need to put greater pressure on China, to encourage a leadership change.
Daniel Russel on China, the “Pivot,” and Rebuilding America’s Standing
The diplomat and Obama aide talks national humility, Biden vs. Trump, and the opportunistic streak of the Chinese Communist Party.
Peddling the President
Elliott Broidy’s scheme to lobby the president on behalf of Beijing came uncomfortably close to succeeding. That he got as far as he did, experts say, exposes the gaps in the system.
The New Influencers
While the U.S. was focused on investigating Russian interference in U.S. politics, China was plotting its own campaign to influence the young Trump administration. With the help of Elliott Broidy, it got uncomfortably close. With the number of foreign influence campaigns increasing, is the Foreign...
Nicole Perlroth on the Target on America’s Back
The cyber journalist talks about Google’s China saga, Russia’s Iron Cyber Curtain, and Silicon Valley’s ‘insider’ threat.
Anja Manuel on Why the U.S. Needs to Play Offense
The former diplomat explains why the U.S. can’t just ‘export control’ its way out of a tech competition with China.