Competing visions and expectations complicate China-US ties. They need to try and walk in each other’s shoes, argues Shen Dingli.
Double-digit growth can’t hide the fact that China’s state-controlled economy is leaving the vast majority of citizens behind.
China is backing away from last year’s assertive posture. Whatever the reason, the US shouldn’t expect a transformation in ties.
Hu Jintao has been keen to emphasize ‘fairness’ in China. But has the message reached the ears of many of the country’s officials?
A new Cold War between the US and China isn’t inevitable. But better inter-military communication will be needed to stop one, says Michael Swaine.
Some China watchers look to Bismarck as a comparison for China. It’s a less reassuring analogy than they think.
China’s ties with other major powers took a sharp turn for the worse in 2010. Its leaders need to change mindset, says Minxin Pei.
Complacent industrialized democracies must face up to the challenge China poses to global norms, argues Edward Friedman.
