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China's Ukraine Supporters: an "Infantile Disorder" by Zhang Wenmu
"If this political infantile disorder is not corrected—let alone if it becomes deeply entrenched—then China’s tomorrow could very well be the Northern…
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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James Farquharson
China Reacts to Trump's Tariff War
Five experts with different backgrounds, each addressing a different audience and broadly reflecting prevailing views in China on the current trade war…
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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Paddy Stephens
Russia-Ukraine War: Why China Chose Interests Over Values by Cheng Yawen
"Individuals may 'sacrifice their lives for righteousness', but a nation cannot afford to do so. A nation that cannot even guarantee its own survival…
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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James Farquharson
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March 2025

Xu Jilin on China’s Intellectuals and the Rise of the Private Sphere (Part 2)
"In my view, hope for the future lies not in [China's] public sphere, but primarily in its private sphere. A friend once said, 'Have grand ideals, but…
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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David Ownby
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Why China Is Winning the Chip War Against the U.S.
"China’s rapid expansion in the traditional chip sector has been a 'game-changer' since the outbreak of the tech war. If this expansion trend continues…
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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Kyle Chan
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Daniel Crain
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Mao Keji on Trump, India and the World in 2049 (Part 2)
Exclusive Interview with Up-and-Coming NDRC Analyst Mao Keji (毛克疾)
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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Mao Keji on China’s Rise, Nationalism and Western Misconceptions (Part 1)
Exclusive Interview with Up-and-Coming NDRC Analyst Mao Keji (毛克疾)
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Thomas des Garets Geddes

February 2025

Xu Jilin on Sexuality, Boredom and Political Apathy Among China’s Youth (Part 1)
"I have noticed that the younger generations lack such deep feelings for things; they are no longer interested in the grand narratives of the 'polis…
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
Trump Tracker: Perspectives from China's Scholarly Elite (#1)
Six leading voices on Trump, US-China relations and Taiwan: 1. Wu Xinbo; 2. Da Wei; 3. Zheng Yongnian; 4. Yuan Zheng; 5. Jia Qingguo; 6. Zhang Hua
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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Jacob Mardell
Navigating US-China Relations Under Trump — Interview with Senior CASS Analyst Yuan Zheng
"For those of us who study the US, there used to be a sense of closeness among a significant number of scholars who saw much to learn from America."
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
The Perils of Trump 2.0 for Ukraine and the World by Feng Yujun
Exclusive interview with Peking University Professor Feng Yujun (冯玉军)
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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Pan Wei: The Pro-Trump Case for American Power and Populism
Chinese New Year Special: Enjoy 12 months for the price of 6
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Thomas des Garets Geddes
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James Farquharson
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