By Mei-Ling Chen
Shanghai-based correspondent covering Chinese politics, economy, cross-Strait relations and the Party apparatus.
Xi Jinping's Patient Strategy Reshapes Global Power Dynamics
Xi Jinping's strategic patience has positioned China as the central node in global power dynamics, with both Russia and the US seeking Beiji
Two-State Solution for Israel-Palestine: Washington's Ritual Without Reality
The two-state solution remains Washington's diplomatic mantra, but settlements, political shifts, and demographic realities have made partit
Beijing Blocks Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 to Boost Domestic Chip Makers
Beijing has banned imports of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090D V2, a card tailored for the Chinese market. The move aims to boost domestic rivals
Xi and Putin Push Multipolar Vision in Beijing, but Asymmetry Grows
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to advocate for a multipolar world order. Despite decades of cooperation, Russia's junior role
Trump Boasts of Drone-Capable Ballroom as Approval Sinks and Iran Tensions Simmer
Trump promoted a luxury ballroom at the White House, claiming it will host a 'drone empire' for defense. The boast comes amid low approval r
British Steel Nationalization Threatens China's Tariff Bypass Strategy
Jingye Group's 2020 acquisition of British Steel aimed to bypass US tariffs on Chinese steel. The UK government's nationalization bill now t
From Indemnity to Indispensability: China's 125-Year Reversal
In 1900, eight foreign powers occupied Beijing and imposed the Boxer Protocol. By 2026, the same capitals' leaders traveled to China as gues
Trump-Xi Summit: Cautious Progress and Subtle Win-Wins
The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing yielded modest trade agreements and reaffirmed the status quo on Taiwan. Both leaders avoided major breakthro
Trump's Beijing Visit: No Breakthroughs, but a War Averted
Trump's two-day summit in Beijing produced no major trade deals beyond a modest Boeing order. However, the absence of open conflict on Taiwa
Trump's Beijing Trip: Pomp, Promises, but Few Real Gains
President Xi Jinping offered Trump symbolic gestures but little substance on trade, AI, or rare earths. Nvidia's Jensen Huang emerged as the
Why Some Europeans Back Russia: Party Loyalty and Disinformation Drive Support
A study of 30,000 respondents across 18 European countries finds that party loyalty to pro-Kremlin politicians is the strongest predictor of
Decoding Xi Jinping's Speeches: The Narrative Tools Behind China's Strategy
Xi Jinping's speeches rely on master plots like adventure, quest, and rivalry to shape China's grand strategy. Understanding these narrative