Apr 24, 2015

A more dynamic and flexible AIIB has the chance to develop and showcase strong, new and effective accountability mechanisms supported by all shareholders. Here though, China too must learn from and improve upon its own past practices if it is to prove the skeptics wrong.

Mar 11, 2015

Curtis Chin explores who had the “best” and “worst” year in Asia, a list ranging from Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya Muslims to India’s space program; each case sheds light on possible areas for China-U.S. cooperation.

Jan 28, 2015

The recent State of the Union speech by President Obama didn’t underscore the critical importance of strengthened U.S. – Asia cooperation and engagement. Curtis Chin suggests that Obama could have more clearly clarified the Pivot to Asia, security issues in the South China Sea, and that increasingly America’s security and prosperity is linked to China and Asia.

Nov 11, 2014

Whether once separated by physical walls or split by existing political ones, today's leaders in China, the United States and Europe -- including newly elected members of the U.S. Congress -- should also think about how much has been and can be accomplished when walls come down, and engagement flourishes.

Oct 20, 2014

Following Alibaba’s blockbuster initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, Curtis S. Chin examines rumors that Jack Ma will relocate his company to Hong Kong, where the rule of law is stronger, and discusses the need for further capital market reforms in the Middle Kingdom.

Sep 30, 2014

Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group and reportedly the richest man in China, saw his wealth soar with the successful launch of Alibaba’s initial public offering. While the IPO offers insights into global financial trends, it also provides a unique perspective on how income inequality is affecting citizens across the globe.

Sep 15, 2014

Curtis S. Chin, former U.S. Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank, describes how fighting corruption differs in China and the United States while examining Chinese President Xi Jinping’s push to rid the Communist Party of corruption.

Aug 06, 2014

With the launch of the New Development Bank, Curtis S. Chin provides four recommendations the BRICS should consider when creating the international financial institution.

Jun 26, 2014

Given recent territorial moves by China, as well as heightened aggressive rhetoric, Curtis Chin analyzes the parallels between China currently and Japan as it existed in the past. Additionally, Chin asserts that the world’s powers should work to lower tensions so that peace and prosperity can exist in the Asia-Pacific region.

May 21, 2014

To remain relevant, Asia’s institutions must change in line with a changing Asia.