How China really works – rules from above, reality from below April 20, 2026 The Chinese Government is often described as ruling with an iron fist, but the way rules and policy are interpreted on the ground can be quite different. During Covid, our intern... See more
Confucianism, not coercion – China’s long export of a governance philosophy February 9, 2026 Claims that China is exporting authoritarianism rest on a shallow reading of both Chinese political tradition and how governance ideas actually travel. A longer h... See more
Confucianism, not coercion – China’s long export of a governance philosophy Claims that China is exporting authoritarianism rest on a shallow reading of both Chinese political tradition and how governance ideas actually travel. A longer historical view po... See more
China’s challenge is explaining why it succeeded December 6, 2025 Western commentary often dwells on China’s problems while overlooking the cultural and historical foundations of its extraordinary achievements. Understanding both is essential to informed ... See more
