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China
When Governments Suspend Their Own Rules
Special economic zones can be anything from tools of crony capitalism to seeds of a freer world order.
Mass Surveillance Is One Chinese Export We Should Ban
Privacy law is eons behind surveillance technology
Vatican Official Says China, Which Persecutes Christians and Murders Dissidents, Is the Country 'Best Implementing the Social Doctrine of the Church'
An Argentinian bishop in Rome may not be the best authority on Chinese politics.
Trump Launches Solar Panel Trade War with China
Will the economic and social benefits of the solar panel tariffs outweigh their costs? Not likely.
GW Students Organize to Fight Oppression By Oppressing Reading Choices
Obvious propaganda should be labeled propaganda, obviously.
A Rising China Bets Big on Infrastructure Spending Overseas, As U.S. Wavers
China's recent moves to be a world leader could be beneficial in some areas, particularly when it comes to those investments in the developing world.
First Whole Body Transplant Is 'Imminent'
In the case of "head transplants" - it's better to be the "donor" than the recipient.
Trump Trip to Asia Mostly a Welcome Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy
Diplomacy and dialogue are more fruitful than containment and condemnation.
How Trade Tariffs Screw Over the Little Guy (Aluminum Foil Edition)
Donald Trump's protectionist tariffs against Chinese aluminum will double the price of a very widely used product: aluminum foil.
Trump Trade Speech Undermines Beleaguered Free Trade Consensus
Free trade benefits all participants.
U.S. Steel Manufacturers Eager for Trump to Impose Long-Promised Tariffs
Trump, tariffs and the art of the deal
Stossel: 100 Years of Communist Disaster
This year marks communism's 100th birthday. Its horrors should remind us of the value of freedom.
China and Russia Warn U.S. About Regime Change in North Korea
The best way for them to prevent regime change is to offer more attractive alternatives.
Five Cities That Got F*cked by Hosting the Olympics
Brazil, Russia, Greece, and China were all suckers in one of the oldest scams in sports
Individualism Increasing Across the World
The richer people become, the more eagerly they throw off the shackles of collectivism.
South Korea's New President Gives Trump Opportunity to Keep Campaign Promises
Moon has also been skeptical of U.S. defense commitments in the region.
No, North Korea Isn't "Super-Mighty"
Stooping to the level of North Korean bluster is both unnecessary and reckless.
Tillerson: U.S. Has 'No Further Comment' on North Korea Missile Tests. Good.
Often the best move is to not play.
Concern Over Tillerson Skipping NATO Meeting Misplaced
The secretary of state is staying in the U.S. to be at President Trump's meeting with China President Xi Jinping.
Tillerson Suggests Pre-Emptive Military Action Against North Korea a Possibility
The U.S. is warning North Korea to denuclearize or else.
U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Fall 3 Percent
Global emissions flat for 3rd year in a row despite strong economic growth
Chinese Premier Says China Doesn't Want a Trade War—But That U.S. Firms Would Bear the Brunt
Everybody loses in trade wars, especially workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs
Could Impeachment of South Korean President Improve Relations with North Korea and China?
Leading candidate to replace supports more engagement with North Korea, fewer sanctions
China Wants US to Negotiate With North Korea, but Maybe China Can Deal With It on Its Own
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Asia next week.
Global Press Freedom at 12-Year Low
The real fake news is calling the free press an enemy of the people.
Chinese State Media Condemn Torture Story as 'Fake News'
Lingo first deployed by U.S. media and politicians now being used by authoritarian regimes abroad
President Trump Stresses U.S. Support for One China Policy
Meanwhile, China's positioning itself as a champion of free trade and globalization in the Trump era.
Mattis Assuages Concerns in South Korea, Japan
News from the defense secretary's alliance-mending trip to Asia
9 Reasons Why Libertarians Should Be Worried By Donald Trump
The new president has repeatedly vowed to make America less open, less free, and more burdened by an expansive federal government.
The Perils and Promise of International Food Safety
Food safety-just like food production and sales-is an increasingly global effort.
Apple Blocking New York Times App in China—Haters Rejoice
Still available on Android, which unlike Apple does not appear to be enjoying Chinese subsidies.
Donald Trump's 'Wildcard' Foreign Policy Bearing Fruit?
Trump is "asking a lot of unfamiliar questions."
The Hidden Mind
A best-selling Chinese science fiction series on how to survive aliens and authoritarians comes to America.
How Trump Endangers Global Peace
He may shy away from interventionism, but his behavior causes other problems.
Dana Rohrabacher Doesn't Want a Cold War With Russia—He Wants One With China
Secretary of state hopeful also slams Yahoo! reporter for being anti-Russia because she's from the former Soviet Union
Trump Takes Call From Taiwan President, Freak Out Ensues
Not quite an unprecedented break in protocol.
China Burns More Coal: Climate Promises Broken or Just Deferred?
Predictions of Chinese peak coal consumption appear to have been premature
