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Mo Yan's Delicate Balancing Act

China's Nobel-winning writer has been heavily criticized for being too close to the regime. Yet a close reading of his work shows he's far more complicated than his critics think.

China's Nationalist Heritage

Chinese leaders have reverted to a pre-Communist ideology of national rejuvenation. This could complicate foreign affairs.

Perestroika Cubana

Rather than using the Chinese model of gradualism, the Castro brothers should look to Eastern Europe for cues.

Commentary

China and the United States After Sunnylands

A good, robust relationship requires many meetings.

How to Steady the Senkaku Situation

China and Japan urgently need to reach an agreement on handling incidents at sea.

Press Freedom and Reform in China

Party leaders often see critics as enemies. Reform and tolerance of difference will not come easily.

Blogs

China’s Reactionary Korean Policy

A starving population, an untested heir and now a secretive visit to Beijing. North Korea is more unstable than ever.

Zhongnanhai and the Dear Leader

Can America convince China to use its tools of influence against the DPRK?

The China Model Meets the Super-Rich

Bill Gates and Warren Buffet's philanthropy mission to China is bound to make its billionaires and rulers uncomfortable.

Books & Reviews

Mo Yan's Delicate Balancing Act

China's Nobel-winning writer has been heavily criticized for being too close to the regime. Yet a close reading of his work shows he's far more complicated than his critics think.

The Changing of the Guard

Rajan Menon evaluates the latest works on the future of East Asia and its impact on the world. Is Pax Americana in decline, and are we on the verge of a Pax Sinica?

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June 19, 2013