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How Did Face Masks Become a Political Issue in the West?

Cultural norms, political partisanship and media influence do not adequately explain why mask wearing has become such an emotionally-charged political issue in...

Post-COVID-19 Global Economy Calls for Responsibility

In coping with the disease itself and the economic and social impacts it creates, our moral guide must be the old saying to 'do unto others as you would have...

China & The World Economy Aug 4, 2020

Can China’s Silver Screen Mount a Comeback Post-COVID?

China’s box office stood at 2.242 billion yuan for the first half of 2020, down 93 percent from 2019, as cinemas throughout the country were closed for most...

ECONOMY WATCH Aug 4, 2020

Thucydides trap no explanation for current China-U.S. tensions

Both Chinese and American people are wise and rational enough to find ways to coexist in harmony and mutual benefit despite their differences in social systems...

China & The World Politics Aug 3, 2020

China-UK Relations at a “Critical Juncture”

Does the UK view China as an opportunity and partner or a threat and rival?

China & The World Aug 3, 2020

David Aikman: Empathy as a Condition for Mutual Understanding and Collaboration

One of the great things that we've seen in this crisis is how companies and individuals have developed more compassion and more empathy.

China & The World Jul 31, 2020

Rising above the Tit-for-Tat Tug of War

To escalate the spiraling rivalry with another major country, which could erode the gains accumulated from decades of trade liberalizations, disrupt global...

Politics Jul 31, 2020

China’s Continued Opening up an Effort to Boost Globalization, Global Economic Healing

To achieve the collective goal of solving disputes with multilateralism and promoting globalization, more countries need to be cooperative, open and inclusive.

China & The World Economy Jul 31, 2020

TikTok: Can a Lip-Syncing App Really Be Dangerous?

TikTok has become the latest Chinese company to be dragged into Washington’s technology war with Beijing. But just why does the US government believe it is...

Science & Technology Jul 31, 2020

US Encroachment upon Europe’s Sovereignty is Alienating Allies

It is notable that Washington’s interference in Europe is not limited to Huawei and Nord Stream 2, but is instead part of a much wider policy, leveraging its...

Politics Jul 30, 2020

U.S. Provocations can’t Buck the Trend of Peace and Cooperation in the South China Sea

The contention on the South China Sea issue reflects the unprecedented complexity of China-U.S. relations, which are mainly posed by some people in the U.S.,...

Politics Jul 30, 2020

Belt and Road Initiative and the Prospects for Post-COVID-19 Recoveries in Africa

The Belt and Road Initiative and its dialogue framework rooted in extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits align with the emerging...

China & The World Jul 30, 2020