Eating Pure and True: Halal Businesses in China Lanya Feng Feb 25, 2018 Food safety has always been problematic in China. After the 2008 milk scandal, in which an estimated 300,000 babies…
A Century of Humiliation: Understanding the Chinese Mindset Andy S. Lee Feb 18, 2018 The CCP's Narrative: In 2017, Xi Jinping addressed the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China,…
5 Years After the Airpocalypse: Reviewing Chinese Environmental Policy Since 2013 Sara Syed Jan 30, 2018 The beginning of 2013 marked the apex of China’s environmental problem. The government began publishing official…
North Korean and American Relations: A Chinese Balancing Act in a Nuclear Region Esli Chan Dec 5, 2017 This past Wednesday, North Korea once again completed a successful testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile…
Seeking Immortality: The Era of Xi Jinping Sara Syed Nov 17, 2017 This year’s Party Congress began with a monumental three and a half hour speech by Chinese President and CCP…
Factionalism in China on the Eve of the 19th Party Congress Sara Syed Oct 11, 2017 The 19th Party Congress will reveal the extent of Xi’s political control throughout the state, as his loyal…
The 19th Communist Party Congress: A Test for Xi Jinping Alexandre Leroy Oct 2, 2017 In mid-October, about 2,300 delegates will gather in Beijing for the 19th Party Congress. Held every 5 years, the…
The Final Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet Alec Regino Jul 13, 2017 It was a celebration of one of the world’s most respected spiritual leaders. Thousands of exiled Tibetans gathered…
China and Saudi Arabia’s $65 Billion Deal: Economic and Geopolitical Impacts Corrina Vali Mar 28, 2017 Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud flew to Beijing last Thursday, March 16th, to deepen economic…
The Phone Call that Shook the Sino-American Status Quo Shirley Wang Jan 9, 2017 On December 2, 2016, one of the largest breaks from conventional U.S. foreign policy shook the world in the form of…