Archive
2014
China's Xi Is a More Effective Leader Than Obama
By Dingding Chen
The implications of these two leaders' varying effectiveness might favor China over the U.S. in the long term.
What Does China Think of the CIA Torture Report?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Media responses included traditional accusations of U.S. "double standards," but showed more nuanced aspects as well.
Beijing Is Winning the Battle But Losing the War in Hong Kong
By Ling A. Shiao
The protesters may be exhausted, but China’s problems with Hong Kong most definitely remain.
KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
By Bao-chiun Jing
A big win in Taipei by an independent candidate owed to more than discontent over China policy.
The Strange Tale of Yeonmi Park
By Mary Ann Jolley
A high-profile North Korean defector has harrowing stories to tell. But are they true?
Sinophilia and Sinophobia in Afghanistan
By Tamim Asey
To win over Afghans, China will need to see their country as more than just a security buffer.
China’s Maritime Machinations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Mark J. Valencia
Beijing needs to improve its image on the South China Sea. A new white paper is a positive first step.
Chiang Ching-kuo, China's Democratic Pioneer
By Yang Hengjun
Chiang Ching-kuo was a rare dictator who willingly initiated a peaceful transition to democracy.
Fight Against Corruption a ‘Protracted War’: Chinese Media
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's anti-corruption campaign is now an all-out war for the future of the CCP.
Iran Joins ISIS Fight
By Bruno Gomes Guimarães and Marcelo Scalabrin Müller
Iran air strikes in Iraq raise a host of difficult questions.
China Not Invited to Kim Jong-il's Death Anniversary Commemoration
By Ankit Panda
The North Korean government will not invite China to the commemoration of Kim Jong-il's third death anniversary.
ASEM 2016: Mongolia in the Spotlight
By William Turner
Hosting the Asia-Europe Meeting in 2016 will be a significant opportunity for Mongolia.