Apr 24, 2023

Success or failure is closely linked to China’s ability to influence its own neighborhood, as America’s real purpose is the creation of a NATO-style regional alliance. For the U.S., much depends on whether it can accommodate the concerns of countries that don’t want to take sides.

Apr 24, 2023

China has no motive to engage in ideological competition or confrontation with the United States. Its defense of its own ideological foundation is a natural response to U.S. rhetoric. The so-called ideological competition is nothing but an American fabrication.

Mar 15, 2023

The country’s agenda is underpinned by development — both its own and that of others. As the economic pie gets bigger, everyone benefits. China hopes to bring more certainty and sustainability to the world and boost the confidence of all.

Mar 09, 2023

The strategy is based on 20th century thinking in a 21st century environment. It will therefore inevitably run into problems. This design flaw is its Achilles heel: It has improper strategic goals, an imaginary competitor and an ineffective and misguided approach.

Feb 07, 2023

The shift has been limited so far, so China need not overreact. It should closely monitor where NATO is heading, however. The best way to deal with it is to run its own affairs well and buttress its ability to rise above external shocks and challenges.

Jan 19, 2023

At the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City in early January, the unmistakable undercurrent was U.S. competition with China. Clearly, China should increase its political support for Latin American countries in their efforts to gain equal footing with the United States.

Nov 11, 2022

China’s international strategy is laid out clearly in the political report to the 20th National Congress of the CPC. It unambiguously states what China upholds and highlights what it opposes, reflecting a firmer stance and greater confidence in Chinese diplomacy.

Nov 10, 2022

In seeking to understand Chinese-style modernization, one should note its evolution in both theory and practice. It presents developing nations with a meaningful reference to draw upon, rather than a rigid template.

Oct 31, 2022

With its National Security Strategy, the Biden administration addresses the dual challenge of winning the strategic competition with major powers, while addressing matters such as climate change, pandemics and food insecurity.

Jun 02, 2022

The United States does not rule out cooperation with China on particular issues, but the prominence of cooperation in principle has dropped significantly. Indications are that areas of possible cooperation are narrowing and the difficulty is increasing.