Bonnie Girard

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China’s Private Sector: Unseen and Unsung

A nondescript guesthouse on the west side of Beijing, the Jingxi Hotel, serves as a secure venue for high-level meetings…

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What Is China’s Fourth Plenum (and Why Should You Care)? 

Although not reported as widely as other major political events in China, such as party congresses, the plenary sessions or…

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The Russia-US Summit: China’s Role and Reaction

A slew of articles and opinions erupted after President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska in mid-August, with…

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China Has Long Been an Expert in Using Tariffs. Now It’s a Target.

Tariffs have played a large part in the growth and expansion of the Chinese economy. The Open Door Policy of…

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China’s Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Journey

In 2017, the Chinese government was the largest cryptocurrency market in the world. It is estimated that as many as…

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China’s Bet on Iran: What Now?

One can imagine the shock at No. 2 Chaoyangmen South Boulevard, Beijing, the home of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…

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