Bao Tong - Project Syndicate

Skip to main content

Bao Tong

Writing for PS since 2002
3 commentaries
0 videos & podcasts

Bao Tong, former Director of the Office of Political Reform of the CCP Central Committee, was Secretary to Zhao Ziyang, Premier of the State Council, from 1980 to 1985.

Sort by: Latest Popular Show: All On Point

Remembering Zhao Ziyang

Remembering Zhao Ziyang

Jan 17, 2005 Bao Tong

0 Add to Bookmarks
China's Democratic Sham

China's Democratic Sham

Nov 7, 2002 Bao Tong

0 Add to Bookmarks
The Three Mis-Represents

The Three Mis-Represents

Sep 11, 2002 Bao Tong

0 Add to Bookmarks

The Real Obstacle to Climate Action
Wojtek Radwanski/AFP/Getty Images

The Real Obstacle to Climate Action

Kemal Derviş & Sebastián Strauss

Distributional issues – not aggregate costs – are the real obstacle to the ambitious policies needed to avert possibly catastrophic climate change. Progressives everywhere must therefore unite in support of a rapid green transition that is feasible and desirable for all.

0 Add to Bookmarks
Is Britain Becoming a Failed State?
Getty Images

Is Britain Becoming a Failed State?

Chris Patten

Failed states used to be largely the preserve of the developing world, where the institutions of democracy do not have deep roots. But given the extent to which the Brexit campaign has undermined Britain's institutions through lies, it is reasonable to worry that the country will soon come to resemble a tinpot dictatorship.

4 Add to Bookmarks
Trump’s War on Evidence
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Trump’s War on Evidence

Anne O. Krueger warns that the administration's attacks on public-sector agencies will have far-reaching economic costs.

0 Add to Bookmarks
What Russia Thinks About Multilateralism
Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images

What Russia Thinks About Multilateralism

Alexander Gabuev & Elena Chernenko explain the rationale behind the Kremlin's interest-based approach to international affairs.

1 Add to Bookmarks
A Geoengineering Trojan Horse
Getty Images

A Geoengineering Trojan Horse

Silvia Ribeiro condemns efforts to carry out experiments whose sole purpose is to force the deployment of risky technologies.

2 Add to Bookmarks
Remembering the Miracle of 1989
ITAR/TASS/Langovitz/Getty Images

Remembering the Miracle of 1989

Carl Bildt reflects on the peaceful demonstrations that culminated in the collapse of the Soviet Union.

3 Add to Bookmarks
The Danger of Climate Doomsayers
John M. Lund Photography/Getty Images

The Danger of Climate Doomsayers

Bjørn Lomborg argues that exaggerated fears of global warming will lead to misguided policies to tackle it.

5 Add to Bookmarks
Forgetting Palestine
Yousef Masoud/SOPA IMAGES/LightRocket via Getty Images

Forgetting Palestine

Shlomo Ben-Ami worries that the lack of consequences for Israel's occupation will lead to even more damaging policies.

2 Add to Bookmarks

Cookies and Privacy

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. To find out more, read our updated Cookie policy, Privacy policy and Terms & Conditions

Log in/Register

Email required

Password required Remember me?

or