Op-Ed Blog
Three key messages from Chinese vice premier boost confidence
Three key messages from Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in a wide-ranging interview on the stock market, the private sector and structural transformation are boosting confidence.
By jumping at shadows, Americans risk missing real opportunities
Claims like the "spy chip" story reflect the anxiety of the people in the United States who jump at shadows when it comes to issues of China-U.S. relations.
Stronger US dollar increases debt burden on emerging economies
Expectation about interest rate rises by the US Federal Reserve has made the US dollar stronger against many other currencies.
What the new CFIUS regulation in the US means for China
It is safe to say that there is an urgent need for a new roadmap in managing the China-US relationship and creating a new type of great power relations in economy, security, and investment.
Birthplace of private enterprise to take the lead with new growth
Known as a birthplace of modern private business in China, it is fitting that Wenzhou is once again becoming a leader in China's mission to reform and open up.
Is China 'bigger problem' for US midterm elections?
Confronted with a “yes or no” question regarding Russia's meddling in the 2016 election, in an interview with journalist Lesley Stahl, US President Donald Trump answered with a firm note.
Trump's withdrawal from UPU is attack on American consumers
Donald Trump intends to withdraw the US from the Universal Post Union (UPU), a 192-nation treaty which regulates the fees international postal services must comply with.
China's economic resilience provides ammunition for trade war
China doesn't want this fight, but it has the ammunition it needs if a fight can't be avoided.
Rereading Thomas Friedman ten years on
President Trump's claim that America's problems are the result of Chinese people living "too well for too long" isn't an argument based on economics.
The United States is feeding the world with "poison pills"
The U.S. may be able to bully other countries by its power with a "poison pill" clause, but it cannot prevent normal and justified trade decisions and diplomatic choices.
Tougher take-off for US-made airplanes
Tariffs on airplane and airliner parts clog the supply chain of a thriving industry, an industry that's important not just to the US and China – but also global commerce.
China-ASEAN RCEP deal is bad news for Trump's trade war
With the RCEP standing to create the largest trading bloc in the world, with China itself a member, it sets the stage for a long-term failure in Washington's strategy against Beijing.
Trump could isolate US in coercing allies against China
US President Donald Trump seems willing to risk allies' national interests in his trade and geopolitical wars against China.
SCO free trade area could be a tool in the fight against protectionism
It is no easy task to establish a free trade area, but judging from the momentum the SCO has gained in its development, the basic conditions required are in place.
Premier Li’s trip to help promote connectivity
Premier Li Keqiang's current visit is a major part of the effort by China to forge consensus on bilateral and regional affairs and promoting greater connectivity between China and its partners in Asia and Europe.
“The art of the deal" can’t be a light for the world
The IMF said that in a highly uncertain political environment, trade risks have become a major challenge for the global economy. IMF Managing Director called on world leaders "to join hands to fix the current trade system, not destroy it".
Nobody can win in the trade war game
The world is currently entering uncertain times, politically and economically. Brexit threatens the state of the EU, trade wars abound between nations, and the harmony of the planet is indeed threatened.
Going full circle for growth and the planet
The business case for making our economy more sustainable is clear.
Claims of “debt trap" diplomacy don’t stand up to scrutiny
In the widely-reported speech United States Vice President Mike Pence made last week attacking China, he accused China’s government of setting "debt traps" for developing countries in the form of infrastructure loans.
So long as it links
As China continues its global engagement through the Belt and Road Initiative, major trading powers in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East have taken bold steps in infrastructure investment.