Roma Eisenstark, Freelance Writer
Jun 19, 2015
In the U.S., the LGBT movement is framed as a civil rights issue, which helps catalyze political action. Beijing’s LGBT community surprisingly enjoys a great deal of freedom and expression—as long as it is not acting politically—which can be in part explained by the Confucian mores of not interfering with others' affairs.
Daniel Bell, Chair Professor, Schwarzman Scholars program, Tsinghua University
Jun 16, 2015
Do the meritocratic features of the China model produce more competent leaders than democratic elections in America? In key ways, this seems certainly true.
Walker Rowe, Publisher, Southern Pacific Review
Jun 15, 2015
Six countries have staked out claims to terrain in Antarctica despite the1959 Antarctic Treaty stating it does “not recognize, dispute, nor establish territorial sovereignty claims.” Beyond not adhering to international law, national action in the poles is problematic for the region’s fragile ecologies and politics.
Matt Hartzell, Geographer and Urbanist
Jun 03, 2015
Zhihu might be the most "civilized" niche in an otherwise unruly Chinese internet, a place where knowledge is prized, critical thinking and debate are welcomed, and free speech makes a solid stand. As a window in on the hopes, dreams, and concerns of contemporary intellectual Chinese youth, Zhihu is indispensable.
Zhu Songling, Professor, Beijing Union University
Jun 02, 2015
The governing parties and authorities across the Taiwan Straits are both worried about whether peaceful development will continue to prevail in cross-Straits relations in the coming two years. The potential disruption that Tsai Ing-wen's election may cause can be averted with a strong commitment to the 1992 Consensus.
Hannah Lincoln, from China Youthology
May 29, 2015
Value formation and identity construction are the deepest pursuits of Chinese youth today, and consumerism appealingly offers the opportunity to form identities based on the choices they make. Luxury brands are being closely identified with corruption, and being avoided as a source of identity and expression.
George Koo, Retired International Business Consultant and Contributor to Asia Times
May 22, 2015
America welcomes immigrants and they come from all over the world. For Chinese-Americans, the dark side of this land of opportunity is that they continue to be victimized by the law enforcement’s hair trigger inclination to prosecute according to a racial profile.
Zhou Nailing, Visiting Professor, Sun Yat-sen University
May 21, 2015
Academic life in China offers more rewards and satisfaction than many scholars and teachers in the U.S. enjoy, including much better job security, a collegial environment, and professional satisfaction.
Yu Keping, Deputy Director, CPCCC Compilation and Translation Bureau
May 12, 2015
Modernizing state governance in China depends on the successful promotion of rule of law, to stimulate orderly participation of the public and to maximize the public interest.
James Bradley, Author of New York Times bestsellers
May 04, 2015
The China Mirage is a riveting history of U.S.-China relations from the 19th-century opium trade through World War II and on to the Vietnam War. Bradley traces a troubled relationship between two nations, showing how the West has often profoundly misunderstood and underestimated the East.