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![Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin make a toast during a reception following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21.]()
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin make a toast during a reception following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21.
Why Xi Is Ghosting Biden
Beijing’s refusal to talk to Washington is part of a war of attrition against U.S. influence.
![A man in sunglasses walks past a group of buildings.]()
A man in sunglasses walks past a group of buildings.
The Long Arm of China’s Overseas Influence Operations
Illegal police stations are just the tip of the iceberg.
![Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping make a toast at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21.]()
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping make a toast at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21.
China’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Ukraine Isn’t About Peace
Beijing’s diplomatic overture has three ulterior motives.
![Xi and Putin shake hands while carrying red folders.]()
Xi and Putin shake hands while carrying red folders.
Xi and Putin Have the Most Consequential Undeclared Alliance in the World
It’s become more important than Washington’s official alliances today.
![Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden meet at the G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 14, 2022.]()
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden meet at the G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Nov. 14, 2022.
Biden and Xi Are Doomed to Escalation
Neither Beijing nor Washington seems capable of cooperation or building trust.
![An Iranian man holds a newspaper reporting the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties, in Tehran on March 11.]()
An Iranian man holds a newspaper reporting the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties, in Tehran on March 11.
How China’s Saudi-Iran Deal Can Serve U.S. Interests
And why there’s less to Beijing’s diplomatic breakthrough than meets the eye.
![Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sept. 16, 2022.]()
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sept. 16, 2022.
China’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Actually About Taiwan
Beijing’s phony proposal lays bare its conditions for winning an East Asian war.
![An image of Alexander the Great on horseback fighting the Battle of Issus.]()
An image of Alexander the Great on horseback fighting the Battle of Issus.
What China Can Learn From Japan—and Alexander the Great
It’s time for Beijing to reexamine its long-standing sense of purpose.
![Chinese President, Xi Jinping is welcomed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Dec. 8.]()
Chinese President, Xi Jinping is welcomed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Dec. 8.
Why Saudis Don’t Want to Pivot to China
For Saudis like me, nothing could be more disheartening than a divorce from the United States.
![Chinese and Saudi flags adorn a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit on Dec. 7.]()
Chinese and Saudi flags adorn a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit on Dec. 7.
Xi’s Saudi Visit Shows Riyadh’s Monogamous Marriage to Washington Is Over
In today’s Cold War 2.0, not only will Saudi Arabia refuse to choose sides, but it’s also likely to move closer to Beijing and Moscow.
![A man wears a protective mask and looks at his phone as he rests on a pedestrian bridge overlooking an expressway.]()
A man wears a protective mask and looks at his phone as he rests on a pedestrian bridge overlooking an expressway.
China’s Restive Middle Class Will Be Xi’s Greatest Test Yet
Middle-class people, it turns out, have limited patience for things like intrusive social monitoring and censorship of personal expression.
![People hold blank sheets of paper in protest of COVID-19 restrictions and censorship in Hong Kong on Nov. 28.]()
People hold blank sheets of paper in protest of COVID-19 restrictions and censorship in Hong Kong on Nov. 28.
The Power of China’s Blank Sheets of Paper
2022 is not 1989, but demonstrations may yet develop in unpredictable ways.
![A woman with her arms raised holds up a blank white sheet of paper while a man nearby holds a megaphone to his mouth.]()
A woman with her arms raised holds up a blank white sheet of paper while a man nearby holds a megaphone to his mouth.
Xi’s Obsession With Control Produced China’s Protests
This challenge to the Chinese Communist Party and the state has been building for some time.
![U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping]()
U.S. President Joe Biden shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping
On a U.S.-China Détente, Don’t Believe the Hype
Smiles and handshakes won’t erase Taiwan tensions.
![An illustration shows the Yongzheng emperor dressed in exquisite attire and seated on a throne-like chair.]()
An illustration shows the Yongzheng emperor dressed in exquisite attire and seated on a throne-like chair.
What China’s Past Can Tell Us About Xi’s Future
In Chinese history, long-term emperors and generalissimos have been far more common than rules-bound leaders.
![An employee makes chips at a Jiejie Microelectronics factory in Nantong, in China's Jiangsu province, on March 17, 2021.]()
An employee makes chips at a Jiejie Microelectronics factory in Nantong, in China's Jiangsu province, on March 17, 2021.
America’s Risky New China Policy
Washington has a bold plan to restrict Beijing’s semiconductor imports. The world needs to talk about it.
![The U.S. flag is flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole at the Capitol in Washington, on Dec. 6, 2021.]()
The U.S. flag is flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole at the Capitol in Washington, on Dec. 6, 2021.
A Republican Midterm Win Will Boost U.S. China Strategy
Divided government could be just what is needed to unite Americans around the administration’s China policies.
![Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the start of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, on May 15, 2017.]()
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the start of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, on May 15, 2017.
How Putin and Xi Are Trying to Break Global Human Rights
In their own way, Russia and China are threatening the world’s system for defending human rights.
![Hu Jintao reaches down to touch Xi Jinping's shoulder as Hu is escorted from the hall.]()
Hu Jintao reaches down to touch Xi Jinping's shoulder as Hu is escorted from the hall.
The Hu Jintao Drama Reveals Beijing’s Fundamental Flaw
Leninist systems, it turns out, are inherently unstable.
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Why Xi Is Ghosting Biden
Beijing’s refusal to talk to Washington is part of a war of attrition against U.S. influence.
The Long Arm of China’s Overseas Influence Operations
Illegal police stations are just the tip of the iceberg.
China’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Ukraine Isn’t About Peace
Beijing’s diplomatic overture has three ulterior motives.
Xi and Putin Have the Most Consequential Undeclared Alliance in the World
It’s become more important than Washington’s official alliances today.
Biden and Xi Are Doomed to Escalation
Neither Beijing nor Washington seems capable of cooperation or building trust.
How China’s Saudi-Iran Deal Can Serve U.S. Interests
And why there’s less to Beijing’s diplomatic breakthrough than meets the eye.
China’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Actually About Taiwan
Beijing’s phony proposal lays bare its conditions for winning an East Asian war.
What China Can Learn From Japan—and Alexander the Great
It’s time for Beijing to reexamine its long-standing sense of purpose.
Why Saudis Don’t Want to Pivot to China
For Saudis like me, nothing could be more disheartening than a divorce from the United States.
Xi’s Saudi Visit Shows Riyadh’s Monogamous Marriage to Washington Is Over
In today’s Cold War 2.0, not only will Saudi Arabia refuse to choose sides, but it’s also likely to move closer to Beijing and Moscow.
China’s Restive Middle Class Will Be Xi’s Greatest Test Yet
Middle-class people, it turns out, have limited patience for things like intrusive social monitoring and censorship of personal expression.
The Power of China’s Blank Sheets of Paper
2022 is not 1989, but demonstrations may yet develop in unpredictable ways.
Xi’s Obsession With Control Produced China’s Protests
This challenge to the Chinese Communist Party and the state has been building for some time.
On a U.S.-China Détente, Don’t Believe the Hype
Smiles and handshakes won’t erase Taiwan tensions.
What China’s Past Can Tell Us About Xi’s Future
In Chinese history, long-term emperors and generalissimos have been far more common than rules-bound leaders.
America’s Risky New China Policy
Washington has a bold plan to restrict Beijing’s semiconductor imports. The world needs to talk about it.
A Republican Midterm Win Will Boost U.S. China Strategy
Divided government could be just what is needed to unite Americans around the administration’s China policies.
How Putin and Xi Are Trying to Break Global Human Rights
In their own way, Russia and China are threatening the world’s system for defending human rights.
The Hu Jintao Drama Reveals Beijing’s Fundamental Flaw
Leninist systems, it turns out, are inherently unstable.
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