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What Will Vietnam Look for From the Next U.S. Administration?
By Hanh Nguyen
Vietnam hopes for more nuanced, multidimensional U.S. engagement as it seeks to enhance its strategic autonomy.
How Should the US Respond to China’s New Five-Year Plan?
By Emily Jin and Coby Goldberg
As the CCP doubles down on technological “self-reliance,” it’s time to refresh American economic statecraft.
Secretary Pompeo’s Visit to Hanoi: What To Expect
By Le Hong Hiep
The last-minute stop in Vietnam is designed to consolidate recent strategic gains as both nations stare down a more assertive China.
Under Trump, the US Strategy for Countering China Is Mimicking China
By Andreea Brînză
The US has begun to copy questionable Chinese behaviors, from aggressive diplomatic criticism to forcing sell-offs and joint ventures.
US Presidential Elections 2020: China in Transatlantic Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Holslag.
China Is Weaponizing the Belt and Road. What Can the US Do About It?
By Daniel Russel and Samuel Locklear
The BRI-driven trend toward a Chinese sphere of influence is neither inevitable nor irreversible.
How Do Americans View South Korea’s COVID-19 Response?
By Juni Kim and Juni Kim
Most Americans view South Korea's COVID response positively -- but less so than countries like Canada, Japan, and Australia.
The US Government Partners With Academia to Root out Chinese Talent Plans
By Bonnie Girard
U.S. universities and research institutions are waking up to the problem of U.S. grants going to Chinese government-funded scientists.
Hollywood Made in China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Aynne Kokas.
Of Hostage Diplomacy and History: China and American Political Polarization
By Bradley J. Murg
Beijing's threats against U.S. citizens in China seemingly ignore the central place that "hostage diplomacy" has played in American history.
US Appoints New Special Coordinator for Tibetan Affairs
By Abhijnan Rej
Beyond tokenism, the concurrent appointment of Robert Destro to the position does not signify much.
US Presidential Elections 2020: The Future of Hong Kong
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Allen Carlson.