Hu Jintao

Will the upcoming change in Chinese leadership prompt a dramatic shift in China’s foreign policy? History suggests it could.

Comparisons between East Asia and 1930s Europe aren’t uncommon. So, is the Obama administration really appeasing China?

The last ASEAN Regional Forum sent shockwaves through the region. A year on, have the US and China found a way of preventing an escalation in the region?

Speculation is rife among Chinese netizens over whether former leader Jiang Zemin is still alive.

What the rise of populist Bo Xilai might say about China’s politics, nationalism and future foreign policy making.

The latest spat between China and Vietnam looks dangerously close to escalating. China needs to take the lead in finding a solution.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has been in China for the past week. Did he get everything he wanted?

Despite tensions over human rights, both sides were happy with the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue.

Hopes that the Tohoku earthquake in Japan could lead to closer ties between China and Japan look premature.

China’s president has overseen rapid economic expansion. But his elusiveness has robbed the country of a much-needed voice.

The detention of Ai Weiwei is part of a broader strategy, says Kelley Currie. With international criticism muted, expect more of the same.

It’s time for Republicans to drop the theatre over China and start discussing it seriously. But don’t hold your breath.