China

Biden’s Tough Stance on China Will Lead to Global Climate Doom

Biden’s Tough Stance on China Will Lead to Global Climate Doom Biden’s Tough Stance on China Will Lead to Global Climate Doom

To tackle the climate crisis, Biden should build an alliance with China aimed at collective survival.

Mar 1, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars?

Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars? Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars?

His pledge to end US support for the Yemen war and to prioritize diplomacy was a good start—but there’s much more to be done.

Feb 23, 2021 / William D. Hartung

Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East

Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East Biden Is Adopting a Militaristic Approach to the Far East

Appointees from the hawkish think-tank world indicate the potential for renewed tensions with North Korea as well as a Cold War with China.

Feb 15, 2021 / Tim Shorrock

Want to Reverse Inequality? Change Intellectual Property Rules.

Want to Reverse Inequality? Change Intellectual Property Rules. Want to Reverse Inequality? Change Intellectual Property Rules.

Changes in IP have done far more than tax cuts to increase inequality—and US protection of IP could lead to a cold war with China.

Feb 8, 2021 / Dean Baker

What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs

What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs What Biden’s Agenda Can Mean for Oppressed Uighurs

The administration’s pivot to a values-based foreign policy promises an overdue sharpening of America’s response to China’s rights abuses.

Feb 5, 2021 / Andrew McCormick

American Hegemony Is Ending With a Whimper, Not a Bang

American Hegemony Is Ending With a Whimper, Not a Bang American Hegemony Is Ending With a Whimper, Not a Bang

Donald Trump’s isolationist policies have damaged America’s global standing in ways that may prove difficult to reverse.

Jan 29, 2021 / Alfred McCoy

Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency

Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency Averting a Cold War With China Takes On Greater Urgency

The United States and China must be encouraged to find common interests—slowing climate change and preventing future pandemics—rather than reasons for aggression.

Jan 26, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China

Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China Joe Biden Can Reverse Trump’s Warpath With China

Through military escalation and trade wars, Trump brought us close to the precipice with China. Will Biden follow suit?

Jan 15, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia

Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia

The breakdown of the neoliberal consensus creates an opening for a more progressive China policy—while also increasing the danger of war.

Jan 14, 2021 / Feature / Jeet Heer

Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, We Thought We Had More Time In Hong Kong, We Thought We Had More Time

Most Americans don’t realize how precarious political freedoms really are.

Jan 8, 2021 / Wilfred Chan

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