President Xi Jinping has dramatically consolidated his power, emerging from the Chinese Communist Party’s 19th National Congress as China’s strongest leader since Mao Zedong. Project Syndicate contributors weigh the implications for China, Asia, and the world.
Nov 14, 2017 considers what the country is likely to achieve in the next 30 years – and what could stand in its way.
Nov 10, 2017 explains how China’s leaders can succeed at positioning their country for global leadership.
Nov 6, 2017 says that North Korea will be the biggest issue by far when the US president meets Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Nov 3, 2017 argues that China's president wants to create a legacy comprising three key components.
Nov 3, 2017 is hopeful that cooperation among the Indo-Pacific region's democracies will continue to deepen.
Oct 31, 2017 explains how a rapid decline in net foreign assets has forced officials to put currency convertibility on hold.
Nearly three months after Russia launched its invasion, Western countries appear more committed than ever to Ukraine’s defense, and, in some quarters, to Russia’s defeat. We asked PS commentators what outcome the West, Russia, and Ukrainians themselves can realistically expect.
