
Philip Cunningham
Independent Scholar
Oct 02, 2021
While the release of Meng Wanzhou to China and Michael Spavor and Michael Korvig to Canada gives cause to celebrate, the underlying reasons that led to their detainments must be analyzed.
Sep 20, 2021
While tough-talk on both sides of the U.S.-China relationship has come to dominate reports on the topic - precedent shows that quiet accommodation behind the scenes may parallel the new administration’s anti-China rhetoric.
Aug 18, 2021
The Biden administration has not yet revoked a rollover proclamation from the Trump administration which bans students from China to enter the United States.
Aug 06, 2021
The Olympics often seem to be preceded by political tension and drama; this and next year’s games in Asia are no different. Tokyo’s games got off to a rocky start, and now a group of U.S. lawmakers is calling for a boycott of the Beijing 2022 games. Will this destroy the Olympics or will the games unite us through conflict?
Aug 03, 2021
US Senator Marsha Blackburn expressed great dissatisfaction over Netflix’s decision to produce a movie based on the Chinese novel, “The Three-Body Problem”. In today’s hyper-vigilant atmosphere, Senator Blackburn’s reaction highlights the growing chasm between China and the United States.
Jul 22, 2021
The island of Taiwan has been locked in one of China’s most famous conflicts for decades. Now, other nations are taking advantage of the stand-off to bolster their security concerns in regards to Chinese expansion.
Jul 13, 2021
Space exploration was once a militarized battleground - but with new practices of international cooperation, the atmosphere may be the common ground for the U.S. and China.
Jun 30, 2021
Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to diplomatically lead America through the Covid-19 pandemic, despite calls for his resignation and the defamation of his name.
Jun 10, 2021
China’s recent space ventures and the subsequent Western coverage reveal much about the way news and media play into animosity between two nations.
Apr 29, 2021
Western public discourse regarding Xinjiang and other hot-button China issues is often subject to ridicule when it strays from dominating political opinion. Is it possible challenge the dominant media narrative?