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Mu Chunshan
Mu Chunshan is a Beijing-based journalist. Previously, Mu was part of an Education Ministry-backed research project investigating the influence of foreign media in shaping China’s image. He has previously reported from the Middle East, Africa, Russia and from around Asia.
March 17, 2020
On China, COVID-19, and Conspiracy Theories
By Mu Chunshan
As US-China relations continue to worsen, many Chinese are seizing on the narrative that the new coronavirus started in America.
November 28, 2019
North Korea’s Economy: The View From China
By Mu Chunshan
Sanctions aside, many Chinese businesspeople are willing to invest across the border. Is North Korea ready to open its doors for them?
July 31, 2018
China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement
By Mu Chunshan
In the past week, accusations of sexual harassment and assault have exploded on Chinese social media.
April 16, 2018
How Chinese People View the US-China Trade War
By Mu Chunshan
What public opinion in China says about the trade frictions (and what that means for the United States).
October 28, 2017
China's Communist Party: 3 Successes and 3 Challenges
By Mu Chunshan
After the Party Congress, a look back at the CCP's strengths and forward to the challenges ahead.
November 23, 2016
Election Day in Beijing
By Mu Chunshan
What do elections look like in China's capital?
September 13, 2016
Anti-Muslim Sentiment Is Taking Over China's Social Media Scene
By Mu Chunshan
Why are Chinese netizens rallying against Muslims?
March 10, 2016
Why China-North Korea Relations Can’t Be Broken
By Mu Chunshan
Despite North Korea's nuclear ambitions, its ties with China have been remarkably stable -- and will remain that way.
February 18, 2016
China’s Private Sector Diplomacy
By Mu Chunshan
China's private firms are going global -- and, by doing so, raising China's prestige on the world stage.
December 05, 2015
The Logic Behind China's Military Reforms
By Mu Chunshan
By reforming its military, China hopes to catch up to global security trends.
October 29, 2015
Don’t Underestimate Xi Jinping’s Resolve in the South China Sea
By Mu Chunshan
U.S. freedom of navigation operations could spark a more intense reaction than Washington bargained for.
September 23, 2015
How Will China and the US Address the North Korean Puzzle?
By Mu Chunshan
With Xi Jinping in the United States this week, North Korea should figure high on the agenda.
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