Understanding Is the Challenge of Our Age
China is certainly complex, but understanding some of its key achievements, and key challenges, is essential if we are to make progress on the questions ahead of us.
Lasting Honor to Yuan Longping the “World Father of Hybrid Rice”
Prof. Yuan and many other Chinese scientists’ work on hybrid rice production technology have transformed China into a grain surplus country now. His contributions to the development of hybrid rice are the greatest gifts to humanity.
The Recipe of China’s Poverty Alleviation Miracle
Socialism with Chinese characteristics has ultimately developed a new model of political economy with a proven track record in delivering high-quality development that is more fairly distributed across society.
China Takes Stronger Handle on Crypto-Currencies
The bitcoin has risen in value but that’s creating a bubble and in the market all bubbles do pop.
Who’s Not Following the Rules-Based International Order?
During the crisis, China’s leadership was nothing short of exemplary. Chairing the UNSC, Wang Yi pinned the blame on the U.S. for impeding the UNSC’s work and called on it to approve the resolution which the U.S. has serially blocked.
China’s Silver-Haired Consumers Represent a Golden Opportunity
With over 200 million increasingly wealthy, healthy and tech-savvy seniors looking to enjoy their ‘golden-years’, China’s greying population may not be the economic burden many analysts have predicted.
Poverty Alleviation With Chinese Characteristics: Lessons for Developing Nations
Developed and developing nations should realize and recognize the achievements and progress made by China in eliminating extreme poverty and enabling its citizens to enjoy a better life.
Washington Lacks Common Sense in Making Its China Policy
Anti-China framing for such initiatives is not only politically unnecessary; it is harmful, as it inevitably feeds racism, violence, xenophobia, and white nationalism.
Biden Stumbles on China
The Biden administration must engage in what was once called an ‘agonizing reappraisal’ of its foreign policy. In the present case, this means dropping the Cold War mindset and taking effective steps to engage the world constructively on the basis of mutual advantage and mutual respect.
Covid Vaccine Patent Protection Debate: Not the Time for Ideological Squabbling
With the rise of a deadly new variant, the world stands at a historic crossroads. We cannot afford any more leadership failures.
China’s Largest-Ever Census Reveals More Than Just Population Growth
China recently released the findings from its 7th population census. While it revealed what many already knew – slowing population growth and a declining birth rate – the census also provided a rare snapshot into modern China.
Hysteria Surrounding China’s Space Threat Is Spinning Out of Control
China’s Long March 5B rocket descended to Earth on May 9, with most of it breaking up in the Earth’s atmosphere. Yet the incident once again opened up questions regarding the safety, reliability and purpose of China’s space program.
