Katrina Northrop

Articles

Hoàng Nguyên Phong on How The Great Firewall Reflects Beijing’s Policy

The internet censorship analyst talks about the evolution of China's system, how it differs from and affects other countries, and when, exactly, The Wire China got blocked in China.

The Climate Contest

The Kigali Treaty is a reminder that, when it comes to climate change, competition — rather than cooperation — between the U.S. and China may be the spur to action.

China provides a large chunk of Facebook’s revenue and its state media outlets are some of the platform’s most popular accounts — even though Facebook isn’t allowed inside China’s borders. What message is Beijing trying to send?

Lines of Communication

What happens when communication channels between the presidents of the two most powerful nations break down?

How China Could Stymie A Global Tax Deal

The G7's agreement on international taxation was groundbreaking — and a major win for Biden. But China could still water down the deal's impact.

Hemmed In

Marjorie Yang has staked much of her textile empire on being socially responsible, and yet her firm, Esquel Group, ended up on the Entity List. Has the U.S. government gone too far by sanctioning Esquel Group? Or does the listing further support the idea that...

China Digs a Hole for Bitcoin Miners

China’s recent measures against bitcoin are notable because they are, in part, motivated by environmental worries.

Broken Bonds

A whistleblower from one of China’s most powerful banks says its shady dealings highlight how Hong Kong’s financial system is increasingly at the mercy of Beijing.

The Hackers Next Door

China seems more than willing to let North Korea hackers run loose.

Opioid Whack-a-Mole

With the arrival of “iso,” Chinese drug manufacturers have found a new way to tap into America’s huge demand for opioids.

Shots in the Dark

Leaders all across the world have expressed gratitude for China’s ‘vaccine diplomacy’ — especially as the U.S. has been far less forthcoming with its vaccines. But with so little known about the Chinese vaccines — including their efficacy — some say Beijing’s strategy is a...

The Climate Crusaders

John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua were brought out of retirement, in part, because they are seen as uniquely capable of getting the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change. But when it comes to the world’s two biggest emitters, a rivalry might be just...

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