U.S.-Russia cooperation aboard the International Space Station is hopefully a glimpse of how two nations at an all-time-low in relations can still cooperate on shared interests. However, whether or not this may foreshadow a future for China and the U.S. in orbit is another question.

The 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have come to a successful conclusion after seven years of assiduous preparations and twenty-five days of invigorating competitions. Beijing, the only "Dual Olympic City” in history, once again drew the whole world's eyes and applause, for exhibiting such an extraordinary event of sports and culture in the midst of the global pandemic despite uncertainties and difficulties, with nearly 3,400 athletes from more than 100 countries and regions participating to sweat for honor and unite as one.

An article discussing an unexpected take on the Ukraine crisis from a prominent Shanghai scholar was taken offline in China, showcasing the difficulties of obtaining a complete narrative from the media.

The CCP’s 20th Congress will meet this fall. With many leadership posts expected to change hands, now is a good time to begin evaluating who Xi’s Party values, and how changes will affect the future of China.

Russia and China oftentimes both find themselves in opposition to the West. Now with Russia making a major play for control and domination over Ukraine, China’s response via domestic media is leaving plenty up to interpretation for their own citizens.

Sporting events are often framed as apolitical platforms to celebrate healthy competition and camaraderie. Though true to some extent, nothing exists within a vacuum - and events like the Olympics should account for its the political reverberations to manage them in a positive way.

Lessons of friendship, peace and unity were on display — and useful for China-U.S. relations: Compete like the Olympics. Unite like the Olympics. Move together into the future with the Olympics.

Eileen Gu, the American-born Gen Z gold medalist who competed for China in the Olympics, set off a firestorm on nationality and identity issues in light of her success at the Winter Games. Her preference for duality defies previous generations’ binary perspectives, and makes room for discussion on how one claims space for themselves in 2022.

Unlike Britain and the United States, China actually walks the walk of human rights. It doesn’t merely talk the talk. What the Chinese mainland has taught us is that the zero-COVID policy is the most effective solution for avoiding deaths.

The Year of the Tiger creates an opportunity to reflect on the “Flying Tigers” battalion, a squadron of U.S. servicemen sent into China to fight the Japanese in WWII, and to celebrate their spirit of cooperation and lasting impact.