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China Fears ‘Toxic’ Rumours
The Communist Party’s crackdown on ‘toxic’ Internet rumours is misguided. The tighter it squeezes freedom, the more credibility slips through its hands.
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China’s S-Shaped Threat
China is assumed by many destined to overtake the US as the world's leading power. But history shows the dangers of extrapolating from today's growth numbers.
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America’s Somalia Experiment
The US military’s ‘offshore balancing’ strategy is likely to be applied to the Asia-Pacific. But there could be some troubling and unintended consequences if it is.
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The Truth Behind China Brawl Story
YouTube video of the fight between the Georgetown basketball team and their Chinese rivals went viral. But the aftermath was more encouraging than reported.
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Time to Work With China’s Rise
China’s rise is a fact. The only way for the United States and others to deal with it is to encourage consistent and creative engagement.
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What if the China Model Goes Bad?
China’s economic growth has been remarkable. But continuing to rely on the notion of a benevolent dictatorship is a serious mistake.
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Japan Tries (Yet) Again
Yoshihiko Noda takes office at the most crucial time for Japan in half a century, says Michael Auslin. But with lacklustre public support, he has his work cut out.
