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China’s Third Plenum: Political Control Drives Economic Reforms

China’s Third Plenum: Political Control Drives Economic Reforms

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Benjamin Tsai.

China Should Be Held to Account for Its Companies’ Labor Abuses Abroad

China Should Be Held to Account for Its Companies’ Labor Abuses Abroad

By Qiang Li
The CCP exerts significant control even over notionally private firms operating overseas. Sadly, Chinese citizens’ well-being seems to be the only area that the party does not prioritize.
Shipping, Ports, and China’s New Maritime Empire

Shipping, Ports, and China’s New Maritime Empire

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Christopher R. O’Dea.

Will China Move Toward a ‘War-Driven’ Economy?

Will China Move Toward a ‘War-Driven’ Economy?

By Kung Chan and He Jun
A full pivot to war preparations is unlikely, but China will continue to shift toward a fully centralized economy. 

The Future of State-Sponsored AI Research in China

The Future of State-Sponsored AI Research in China

By Shaoshan Liu
The fundamental mindset of Chinese tech companies is still driven by short-term profit, and they have always looked to the state to sponsor technological leaps.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Artificial Intelligence Will Bring Social Changes in China

Artificial Intelligence Will Bring Social Changes in China

By Shaoshan Liu
The dark side of generative AI is that it is going to replace a lot of jobs, especially in the services sector. How will China weather the disruption?

Will China Create a New State-Owned Enterprise to Monopolize Artificial Intelligence?

Will China Create a New State-Owned Enterprise to Monopolize Artificial Intelligence?

By Shaoshan Liu
Since AI has become essential to national interest, China may not be willing to leave its development in the hands of private companies.
Assessing China’s Defense Industrial Base

Assessing China’s Defense Industrial Base

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Cortney Weinbaum.

Clean at Home and Polluting Abroad: The Trouble With China’s Energy Finance

Clean at Home and Polluting Abroad: The Trouble With China’s Energy Finance

By Mathias Lund Larsen and Lars Oehler
Renewables make up 3/4 of Chinese energy investments at home, but only 1/4 abroad. One reason is the Chinese financial system’s preference for SOEs, which these days are looking for markets to unload excess capacity.

China’s Financial Standardization Plan Does Not Reduce Funding Barriers

China’s Financial Standardization Plan Does Not Reduce Funding Barriers

By Sara Hsu
While the plan is useful in continuing to regulate China’s growing financial landscape, it does nothing to alter China’s trajectory of channeling funds to the state sector.

With Latest Sanctions, US Casts a Shadow Over China’s Belt and Road

With Latest Sanctions, US Casts a Shadow Over China’s Belt and Road

By Shannon Tiezzi
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) was targeted over its South China Sea island-building. But the firm is also a crucial player in the BRI.
An American Hotel That Reports to the Chinese State Council

An American Hotel That Reports to the Chinese State Council

By Bonnie Girard
Chinese state enterprises’ quiet investments in the U.S.

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