Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng

In dealing with China—an economic powerhouse with a population of 1.4 billion—intimidation will not work. China will not be cowed into submission on its domestic affairs, such as Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Taiwan.

HONG KONG – In recent years, fears of a new cold war between the United States and China have been proliferating. But the tensions between the two powers would be better described as a “cool war,” characterized not by old-fashioned spheres of interest, proxy wars, and the threat of “mutually assured...

HONG KONG – On October 1, the People’s Republic of China celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding with impressive military and civilian parades meant to showcase the extraordinary progress the country has made under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. Formidable challenges lie ahe...

To continue China’s integration into global networks, the authorities will need to overcome strategic challenges

HONG KONG – Since China regained sovereignty over Hong Kong on July 1, 1997, the city has prospered economically, but festered politically. Now, one of the world’s richest cities is engulfed by protests, which have blocked roads, paralyzed the airport, and at times descended into violence. Far from...

After 117 consecutive months of economic expansion, the US could soon find itself in a painful recession, owing to disruptions caused by Trump’s trade war

China will continue to ramp up its efforts to create green cities. This means reducing air and water pollution, including through the construction of innovative vertical forests

Although the US maintains military, technological, financial, and soft-power superiority, China has been steadily catching up.

“America First” approach taken by the US will strengthen China’s own hardliners, who will push to emphasize national security over reform

Chinese leaders earn their legitimacy not by winning the most votes, but by delivering results