When U.S. president Donald Trump addressed the United Nations in a pre-recorded speech, he continued his sabotage of everything the organization stands for. By contrast, President Xi Jinping was the adult in the room, making the case that major powers have major responsibility.

The post-pandemic era has given rise to new thinking around the world. There is ample reason to believe that the post-pandemic era will bring neither a new cold war of confrontation nor a dark age of international friction.

Recent increases in detentions of foreign nationals has given rise to international suspicion, misunderstanding, and hostility towards China. If the PRC hopes to reverse the rapid decline in relations with Western states, it should address the negative impact of its laws and procedures on its international reputation.

Painful lessons have been learned worldwide, and they should not be squandered. It’s time to rebuild a global health system that will work in the crises yet to come.

Washington seems to be contemplating a pivot towards Latin America.

During the United Nations General Assembly last week, President Xi called on the world to reject attempts to politicize the global response to coronavirus.

The nations of the ‘European Rim’ face a tough decision in the midst of a post-COVID US-China decoupling – to look east or west for investment and development opportunities? Regardless of the investment sources, the European Rim must prioritize middle class-oriented growth to pursue full employment and economic stability.

Trump administration tightens the screws over TikTok and WeChat.

Vaunted Chinese philosopher Lu Xun inspired a generation of Chinese people, his thoughts finding their way into the speeches of Mao Zedong and other revolutionary leaders. His voice remains relevant nearly a century later, as political turmoil worldwide pulls at the seams of society.

As the US-China split seems to intensify, each state within the European Union may soon have to face a difficult decision— Beijing or Washington?