In Hong Kong, young protesters return with a vengeance
Youth in Hong Kong have poured into the streets to protest against a proposed law they say threatens the city's…
Forgetting Tiananmen for prosperity and stability
China's rulers have suppressed memories of Tiananmen protests of 1989 while offering prosperity and stability. But what if a crisis…
Remembering Tiananmen. Or not
It's been 30 years since China's army crushed protests in Tiananmen Square. Can Beijing come to terms with its past…
In 40 years, I’ve seen China come so far. And yet …
China has exploded to superpower status since I lived there four decades ago. On a recent visit, the progress was…
In Hong Kong, a sense of powerlessness is taking hold
It's been four years since young activists in Hong Kong launched a movement for democratic reforms. Now, a sense of…
A rising China is not world’s “bogey”
China is not necessarily a threat to the rest of the world and has done more to reduce poverty within…
China watch: A journey towards ambiguity
David Schlesinger has observed China from up close for three decades. In an interview, the former Reuters editor-in-chief reflects on…