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China
The Cold War Meets Taiwan
“China resembles the Soviet Union of old in its approach to cross-strait relations.”
A Tale of Three Cities’ Struggles with Air Quality
In seeking to tackle its air quality problems, Beijing could learn from cities like London and Los Angeles.
China's Yuan: Can it Challenge the Dollar?
China’s economy is now second to only the United States. Can its currency rise to a similar stature?
The Bo Xilai Saga Continues
According to a Reuters report, Bo is causing Chinese officials nearly as much trouble in detention as he was causing them in power.
6 Ways to Prevent a Conflict Between Tokyo and Beijing
There are many reasons why China and Japan won’t go to war. Now is the time to explore how to actively prevent it.
Why Wasn’t There a Chinese Spring?
Although sharing many of the same problems as Arab societies, the Arab Spring never arrived in Beijing. Why?
Obama 2.0 Confronts Asia
President Obama was broadly successful in the Asia-Pacific during his first term. He’ll have to work harder the second time around.
No Farmer Left Behind in China
Fearing a threat to social stability, Beijing has issued a number of policy reforms that aim to bridge the rural-urban income gap.
EU-US Free Trade Agreement: End of the Asian Century?
Could the push for a transatlantic free trade agreement overshadow similar efforts in the Asia-Pacific?
What Arms Race? Why Asia Isn’t Europe 1913
Asia is not experiencing an arms race like the one that preceded World War I — at least not yet.
Valentine’s Day in Asia: Love and Business
Asia’s take on Valentine’s Day turns the Western view of the holiday on its head.
Beijing's North Korea Problem
North Korea’s recent nuclear test presents an interesting problem for China — with no easy solutions.