China
Beijing politics, the Party apparatus, the mainland economy, cross-Strait relations and China in the world.
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
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
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
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
Trump-Xi Summit: Smiles Mask Deep Strains in US-China Relations
President Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump to 'properly' handle Taiwan or risk conflict. The US delegation included sanctioned Secretary of St
Trump-Xi Summit: US Exports and Iran Take Center Stage in Reset Bid
Trump and Xi reached a package deal on US soybeans, energy, and aircraft. Xi committed to help on Iran and opposed militarization of the Str
Why China's ICOR, Not GDP, Reveals Its True Economic Weakness
China's official GDP growth target of 5% masks a rising Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR), indicating declining investment efficiency.