Chi Wang

Chi Wang, a former head of the Chinese section of the US Library of Congress, is president of the US-China Policy Foundation

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Opinion

The US-China relationship is too big to fail, but can Trump and Xi save it?

11 Jan 2019 - 1:35am 9

Illustration: Timothy Mcevenue. See: www.timothymcevenue.net

Opinion

Xi’s China is ignoring the US role in its rise to glory

1 Jan 2019 - 3:10am 93

Illustration: Timothy Mcevenue

Opinion

When Americans fear China, what are they really afraid of?

19 Dec 2018 - 3:39am 72

Illustration: Craig Stephens

Opinion

In Washington, China-bashing isn’t just for hawks any more

28 Nov 2018 - 2:39am 46

A decorative plate featuring an image of Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen behind a statue of late communist leader Mao Zedong at a souvenir store next to Tiananmen Square in Beijing on February 27, 2018. The cult of personality surrounding Xi has been compared to that of Mao. Photo: AFP

Opinion

Why Xi should learn from Chiang Kai-shek, not Mao

10 Nov 2018 - 6:51pm 49

Illustration: Craig Stephens

Opinion

For Chinese immigrants, the American dream is over

18 Oct 2018 - 10:39am 257

Graduates of Columbia University in New York celebrate in May this year. The number of Chinese students in the US has steadily increased over the years. They now exceed 325,000. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion

China has 325,000 chances to win over America. Why not use them?

4 Oct 2018 - 7:42pm 35

Former US president Jimmy Carter speaks to delegates during the Democratic National Convention in Boston on July 26, 2004. Photo: AP

Opinion

What Jimmy Carter can teach leaders in these Trumpian times

31 Aug 2018 - 6:18pm 3

Illustration: Craig Stephens

United States

Less trade between China and the US makes both losers

22 Aug 2018 - 4:54am 9

Illustration: Tim McEvenue

Opinion

Why Chinese people in the US are starting to feel unwelcome

30 Jul 2018 - 12:50pm 145

Illustration: Craig Stephens

China

China will be a dangerous competitor if the US treats it like one

20 Jun 2018 - 2:16am 34

Chi Wang says China’s hardline stance on Taiwan, backed up by little action, is pushing the island further into the US’ sphere of influence

Opinion

Is Taiwan becoming just another US colony under Trump?

11 Jun 2018 - 10:59pm 60

Though vastly different in temperament and approach to international affairs, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, leaders of the world's two most powerful nations, are similar in one aspect: their need for power. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Insight & Opinion

With a US in retreat and China on the rise, are we heading for a cold war?

20 May 2018 - 10:28pm 16

China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 8, 2017. Photo: AFP

Insight & Opinion

After Macron’s speech to US Congress, why not have Xi next?

29 Apr 2018 - 6:33pm 7

An underground Catholic churchgoer prays during a weekend mass in Tianjin. Photo: Reuters

Insight & Opinion

The Vatican should work with Beijing to unify Catholics in China

18 Mar 2018 - 7:50pm 3

The move to scrap term limits for Chinese presidents is only the latest step in the process of elevating Xi Jinping. Photo: AFP

Insight & Opinion

The pros and cons of Xi Jinping’s strong leadership style

8 Mar 2018 - 6:33pm 10

The Taiwan issue is certainly a difficult balancing act, with no easy solution. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Insight & Opinion

Has the time for easy Taiwan reunification already passed?

22 Feb 2018 - 7:33pm 380

US President Donald Trump gestures as he delivers his first state-of-the-union address to a joint session of Congress on January 30, as Vice-President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan applaud. Photo: AP

Insight & Opinion

Does Trump’s state-of-the-union speech hint at a 2020 run?

1 Feb 2018 - 8:14pm 2

Chinese students and local residents greet then president Hu Jintao during his visit to the US in 2011. Photo: Ng Tze-wei

Insight & Opinion

Overseas Chinese contributed to China before – and can do so again

27 Jan 2018 - 7:04pm 4

Chi Wang says amid the challenges of the rise of social media, the US now more than ever needs a leader who is humble and respected by all, and can breathe new life into the American dream – the way Xi Jinping has united a people behind the Chinese dream

Insight & Opinion

As China grows stronger, can a divided America find the leader it needs?

14 Jan 2018 - 6:58pm 13

Chi Wang says it is clear that increased sanctions and harsher rhetoric will only make the North Korean regime dig in its heels. Instead of demanding denuclearisation, the US ought to try an indirect approach, led by former president Jimmy Carter

Insight & Opinion

Why Jimmy Carter should be Trump’s peace messenger on North Korea

4 Jan 2018 - 6:46pm 14

Portraits of President Xi Jinping and Mao Zedong feature on souvenirs on display at a shop near the Forbidden City in Beijing last year. Photo: Reuters

Insight & Opinion

Why Xi Jinping faces his own corruption test in China

23 Dec 2017 - 7:16pm 8

Chi Wang says the US president’s embrace of Xi Jinping’s welcome in Beijing reflects a personal warmth sorely missing in bilateral ties, bringing hope for more substantive cooperation to come

Insight & Opinion

Ignore the media jibes: Trump-Xi friendship is a boon for diplomacy

27 Nov 2017 - 7:18pm 2

The lack of depth in China expertise leads to inconsistent policymaking. This sends confusing signals to countries trying to make their own policies towards the US. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Insight & Opinion

Where are the China hands in Trump’s White House?

10 Nov 2017 - 7:06pm 4

Chi Wang says a Chinese psyche still bearing the scars of the Nanking massacre has reason to feel threatened, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe leads Japan towards remilitarisation by abolishing Article 9 of its US-influenced pacifist constitution

Insight & Opinion

Why the US is no threat to China but a remilitarised Japan may be

6 Nov 2017 - 11:15am 44

It does not seem like mere coincidence that large changes in China’s trajectory as a country coincide with strong leaders. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Insight & Opinion

Opinion: Why Xi Jinping is the right man to lead rising China

20 Oct 2017 - 1:42pm 6

Mao Zedong’s portrait at Tiananmen in Beijing was replaced with a new one on September 28, as China prepares to celebrate National Day and Communist Party leaders gear up for the 19th party congress. Photo: AFP

Insight & Opinion

At 68, the People’s Republic will continue to exceed expectations

30 Sep 2017 - 7:28pm 4

A banner which reads “Hong Kong Independence” in Chinese is displayed at the Chinese University of Hong Kong on September 8. Photo: Reuters

Insight & Opinion

Independence calls only weaken Hong Kong’s unique identity

18 Sep 2017 - 7:16pm 4