Since the crackdown on the democracy movement in Hong Kong in 2020, a disturbing phenomenon has emerged. Political prisoners, accused of crimes that
Opinion
Taiwan’s Fate Is in Trump’s Hands
When Xi Jinping (習近平) brings up Taiwan at his meeting with Donald Trump on Thursday, the U.S. response must consider one thing: any outcome where the
Xi Has Little to Offer Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping (習近平) on Thursday in South Korea. Trade and tariff talks are on the
For Beijing, Convicting Jimmy Lai Would Be a Grave Mistake
China’s takeover of Hong Kong has always been about control. First the legislature, then the courts, finally the press. If Beijing lets pro-democracy
Chinese Women Hold Up Half the Sky?
“On the new journey of Chinese modernization, every woman is a star,” Chinese president Xi Jinping (習近平) said during his keynote address at the Global
Starmer Is Driving the U.K.’s China Policy Into a Quagmire
From mega-embassies to alleged spies, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is struggling to recast the U.K.’s relationship with China to create a best
Taiwan’s President Needs to Stop Being a Try-Hard
For nearly every world leader, appealing to Trump has been an adjustment. Zelensky put on a suit. Starmer dangled a palace visit. South Korea’s
The Chinese Communist Party’s Misogynistic Losing Streak
In 2025, it seems an odd way to falter, but the Chinese Communist Party has a glaring blind spot: dealing with strong women leaders. Since Margaret
Jensen Huang Crosses a Line
The Chinese government has arbitrarily detained more than a million Uyghurs in Xinjiang. It has used its growing navy to militarize the South China
Compromise Is the Cure: How Taiwan Should Handle China’s Growing Soft Power on Social Media
Since the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, his unpredictable and capricious foreign policy has prompted increasingly negative
How Many Reserves Does Taiwan Really Have?
When English-language media reports on Taiwan’s military, and especially on its reserves, wildly varying numbers are used. Is it in the millions or is
Why the U.K. Shouldn’t Be Looking for Answers to Its Economic Woes in China
The U.K. government has a new catch-phrase for its China policy: “Not engaging with China is no choice at all.” When U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy