A new Latin American channel between Beijing and Washington
100 years after its inauguration, the Panama Canal is suffering from old age and competition. The first…
Cosmetics take flight in China despite bound feet
“In general, when men come across something they’re not used to seeing, there’s no shortage of deeming…
Will Colbert be the one to save Europe?
Farewell liberalism, Hollande tries to relaunch the French economy with an ultra dirigiste plan. Can it work…
China is Cumbersome Even Among the Big World Powers
Until five years ago, Beijing wasn’t invited to the big players’ summits. Today, it is pursued in…
China’s Soft Opposition
Beijing would like to avoid Syrian conflict in the UN, leaving the role of “bad cop” to…
Why Bo Xi Lai will be Convicted
Arrested over a year ago, Bo was a rising star in Chinese politics. But someone wanted to…
Order reigns in Beijing. So far. – Part IV
Today, for the first time in 35 years, the deep cracks are visible. With unpublished candor, the…
The Chinese citizen Beijing fears
It’s a mistake to call it a “desire for democracy.” But the demands and protests hailing from…
A slogan for the elections in Cambodia is reminiscent of Obama
Elections will be held tomorrow in the troubled Southeast Asian country. The Cambodian People’s Party has its…
Order reigns in Beijing. So far. – Part III
Under the direction of Deng Xiao Ping since 1978, China underwent a formidable period of growth and development, which…