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Jin Kai

Jin Kai is currently a visiting scholar at Yale Law School Paul Tsai China Center, Yale University and a non-resident scholar at Sigur Center for Asian Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.

Jin Kai is currently a visiting scholar at Yale Law School Paul Tsai China Center, Yale University and a non-resident scholar at Sigur Center for Asian Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.

Jin Kai received his Ph.D. in International Relations from the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), Yonsei University, South Korea. He is also a Research Fellow at Yonsei Institute for Sinology, Yonsei University, South Korea. He was an international communications and public relations officer for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding.

Posts by Jin Kai

January 23, 2015

Are We Living in a 'Chinese Century'?

By Jin Kai

Is China truly the world's number one -- and does it even want to be?

January 06, 2015

Where Does President Xi's Power Come From?

By Jin Kai

As he pursues anti-corruption and reform, Xi is drawing power and confidence from some unusual sources.

December 18, 2014

Tourists Behaving Badly: China's Image Problem

By Jin Kai

There is a disconnect between China's growing national power and the international image of the Chinese people.

December 15, 2014

The Worrying Trend of Diplomatic Balancing in Northeast Asia

By Jin Kai

Diplomatic balancing in Northeast Asia could inhibit the growth of a new, stable regional order.

December 04, 2014

South Korea-Japan Relations: America’s Achilles' Heel?

By Jin Kai

Unless the U.S. can bring Seoul and Tokyo together, China will seek to exploit tensions in this relationship.

December 01, 2014

China and the Korean DMZ World Peace Park

By Jin Kai

China supports the DMZ Peace Park project in general, but is unlikely to become deeply involved.

November 28, 2014

Does China Need to Abandon North Korea?

By Jin Kai

China may not need to “abandon” North Korea, just as China never truly “had” North Korea.

November 18, 2014

The Chinese Military's War on Ebola

By Jin Kai

Deploying the PLA to help fight Ebola can boost China's international standing while providing valuable experience.

November 06, 2014

The Problem with Taiwan's Support for Hong Kong Protesters

By Jin Kai

In supporting Occupy Central and opposing the Sunflower Movement, Ma Ying-jeou suggests the ends justify the means.

October 30, 2014

Overcoming 'Abnormal Normality' in the US-China Relationship

By Jin Kai

Implemented properly, a "new type of great power relations" could help the U.S. and China reframe their relationship.

October 18, 2014

Occupy Central: Holding Hong Kong’s ‘Silent Majority’ Hostage

By Jin Kai

The majority of Hongkongers are against the protests, which pose a serious threat to the rule of law and social stability.

October 16, 2014

2 Lessons from the Deadly China-South Korea Fishery Clash

By Jin Kai

China and South Korea need to ensure future run-ins don't result in violence.