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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.

Posts by Mu Chunshan
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April 05, 2014

How Does Europe Rank in China’s Diplomacy?

By Mu Chunshan
China's increasing ties with Europe point to several new diplomatic goals and priorities for Beijing.
March 10, 2014

5 Foreign Policy Takeaways From Li Keqiang’s Work Report

By Mu Chunshan
Li Keqiang's government work report contained hints of what the Xi-Li leadership has in mind for foreign policy.

December 21, 2013

China's Official Response To Jang Song-Thaek's Execution: An Analysis

By Mu Chunshan
The short statement by China's MFA on the situation in North Korea is actually quite revealing.

December 06, 2013

Why Israel Is Not A Model For China

By Mu Chunshan
Israel's military toughness is attractive for many Chinese, but its foreign policy stance isn't feasible for Beijing.

November 27, 2013

The Iranian Nuclear Question: China’s Perspective

Forget Israel and Iran: China may be the ultimate winner of the recent deal over Iran’s nuclear program

August 06, 2013

Why Do Some Chinese Still Love Bo Xilai?

Much of Bo’s popularity derives from discontent with governance issues.

June 12, 2013

How Ordinary Chinese Saw the Xi-Obama Summit

Grand government pronouncements appear to have been largely ignored by the average Chinese.

May 29, 2013

Four Observations on Xi’s Meeting with North Korean Envoy

Our writer offers some takeaways from the recent meeting between Choe Ryong-hae and Xi Jinping.

May 25, 2013

Xi Jinping's U.S. Visit: What It Tells Us

The president’s visit will cap a period of active Chinese diplomacy. It also suggests Beijing’s diplomatic priorities.

May 19, 2013

China’s Leaders Abroad; What the First Visits Tell Us

China’s new foreign policy leaders have been quick to travel. Their choice of first destinations is revealing.

November 01, 2012

Why the CCP Won't Abandon Mao Zedong Thought

The CCP, concerned with stability and avoiding social tensions, seems certain to continue the tradition.

September 11, 2012

China's Social Media Challenge

Chinese ‘netizens’ are increasingly turning to Weibo and other forms of social media to express themselves.

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