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Mathilde Barge

Mathilde Barge is a Washington-based analyst focused on China’s foreign relations and technology policy. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the London School of Economics and has lived and worked across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Barge is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international relations at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. She recently…

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Mathilde Barge is a Washington-based analyst focused on China’s foreign relations and technology policy. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the London School of Economics and has lived and worked across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Barge is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international relations at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. She recently returned from graduate studies at Tsinghua University, where she refined her understanding of China. Barge’s work has provided unique insights into China’s evolving role on the world stage, particularly in the realms of diplomacy and technological innovation.  

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Missed Opportunities

Not so long ago, China was a thriving hub for expatriates, from students looking to learn Mandarin — and for a bit of adventure — to business executives keen to explore a vast market undergoing seemingly endless high growth. Those days seem to be over. China...