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Hong Kong Is in Danger

Beijing’s new national security law for the territory portends years of unrest—and the end of its status as a financial hub.

China Brief |

James Palmer

In Hong Kong, Xi Plays a Dangerous Game of Chicken

With its new security law, China risks massive economic and political consequences. Xi’s lack of concern should worry democratic nations everywhere.

Argument |

Doug Bandow

U.S. Effort to Depart WTO Gathers Momentum

Both political parties are demonizing the world trade body, but many experts warn that such a move could seriously set back U.S. power and prestige.

Report |

Keith Johnson

No, China Has Not Bought Central and Eastern Europe

While some Central and Eastern European governments have taken pro-Beijing positions, their considerations are far more domestic than international.

Argument |

David Hutt, Richard Q. Turcsányi

Deborah Jian Lee

<p> Reporting for this article was funded by a grant from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Deborah Jian Lee (@deborahjianlee) and Sushma Subramanian are freelance journalists based in New York City. Their reporting on other China population issues can be found here. Alex Li contributed reporting. This is the second dispatch in their two-part series about a family of migrant workers in China. </p>

Stories by Deborah Jian Lee