Economy of the People's Republic of China Commentary

Red Dawn

Like it or not, China is rising. Negotiating with Beijing based on shared interests will work a lot better than scolding it for not being a responsible stakeholder in the international system.

The 17th Party Congress

At the Chinese Communist Party Congress this week, President Hu Jintao outlined his vision for the next five years. The highlights: an offer to negotiate with Taiwan, up-and-coming party leaders and Beijing’s space program.

Toward U.S.-China Trade Wars?

Enacting new legislation that levies punitive duties on imported Chinese goods will have a negative effect on the U.S. economy. Congress should consider the consequences before approving this measure.

A Chinese Party

Expect a Sino status quo to emerge from the upcoming Communist Party Congress.

A Tough Act to Follow

An upsurge in energy revenue has helped precipitate an assertive Russian foreign policy. But China provides an alternative model for transforming economic growth into international influence, a model Moscow might want to take a close look at.

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May 26, 2012