Tom Watkins, President and CEO of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, FL
Sep 17, 2014
The stark juxtaposition of the last three decades of China's public health -- an era of starvation for 45 million people to now 46 million obese people -- makes for a challenging public health issue. Tom Watkins explores how the United States and China must collaborate to address the health needs of their nations.
Curtis S. Chin, Former U.S. Ambassador to Asian Development Bank
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.
Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute
Sep 11, 2014
After visiting China’s tourist hot spots, Doug Bandow explores how China’s history of subjugation under Western forces continues to shape the outlook of Chinese citizens and affects everything from the country’s foreign policy to the resurgence of nationalism.
Stephen Harner, Former US State Department Official
Sep 03, 2014
After China’s legislature ruled out open nominations ahead of the landmark Hong Kong Chief Executive election of 2017, Stephen Harner examines the deeply held cultural differences between the United States and China that are contributing to discord on the issue of universal suffrage.
Zhou Bajun, Current Affairs Commentator, Hong Kong
Sep 01, 2014
NPC Standing Committee rules out 'civil nomination' for chief executive in 2017 election in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, writes Zhou Bajun.
Tong Zhiwei, Professor, East China University of Political Science and Law
Aug 28, 2014
The downfall of Zhou Yongkang and Xu Caihou is of great practical significance, as it sets a new milestone in China’s deepening anti-graft campaign and clears way for the rule of law, writes Tong Zhiwei.
Wang Zhenmin, Dean of Law School, Tsinghua University
Aug 20, 2014
Although the central authorities have time and again reiterated its promise of introducing universal suffrage in Hong Kong, some people are still skeptical, ignoring even the efforts it has made under the legal framework for the development of democracy in Hong Kong, writes Wang Zhenmin.
Sean Ding, Founder, Dialogue Group
Aug 12, 2014
Government agencies may contribute little to the already frequent exchanges between peoples of the U.S. and China – but where they can add real value is to help young leaders in both countries focus on more important things, such as climate change, terrorism, disease, and poverty.
Ryan McElveen, Associate Director, John L. Thornton China Center, Brookings Institution
Jul 17, 2014
The purge of China’s highest-ranking general to be expelled from the party affirms that Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign is the boldest and most serious that China has ever experienced, write Cheng Li and Ryan McElveen.
Minxin Pei, Tom and Margot Pritzker ’72 Professor of Government , Claremont McKenna College
Jul 16, 2014
In the search for corrupt Party officials, Xi Jinping should aim to fulfill three tasks so as to make his ouster of corruption most effective, according to Minxin Pei. In addition to this, Xi Jinping should also exercise caution in what decisions he makes regarding the “super tiger.”