Minxin Pei

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Minxin Pei – a harsh critic of the CP
Minxin Pei is one of the most renowned Chinese intellectuals in the world. However, he is anything but a mouthpiece for the People’s Republic. Quite the opposite, in fact: From his study in Claremont in the suburbs of Los Angeles, Pei has been commenting on events in his home country for more than two decades, […] continue reading →
The limits of Sino-American Climate Cooperation
The US has made it clear that it will not compromise on climate policy cooperation with China on the contentious issues of Tibet, Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The tensions between the two countries have so far prevented them from agreeing to binding climate commitments. Nevertheless, both countries will have to be judged in the coming years on how they translate climate policy promises into action. continue reading →
China’s economic self-harm
Beijing is threatening to miss its targets in the current five-year plan if it continues to take a hard line against the West – not only against the US but also against other countries. The example of H&M shows how interdependent China is on the West, especially when it comes to domestic jobs. continue reading →
Why China’s Hong Kong crackdown could backfire
Chinese leaders are most likely already aware of the probable international consequences of pursuing an ultra-repressive course in Hong Kong. But by prosecuting 47 pro-democracy activists, President Xi Jinping is throwing down the gauntlet to a new US administration and its allies – and may be overplaying his hand. continue reading →