It’s not at all clear that China’s Communist Party has found a better model of governance. Faster? Yes. Better? That depends what price you’re willing to pay.
Family Genealogies
Scott Tong travels to China with his mother to track down their family history.
Social Media in China: The Great Distraction
Worried about social media helping to create popular movements, China runs an elaborate system of censorship and manipulation.
Francis and Jinping: Like Two Ships Crossing At Night
The Pope and CCP leader would have benefitted from comparing notes while in the US. Alas, that did not happen.
18 Facts: Christians in China
Despite current attempts at suppression, the number of Christians is growing.
Can China Innovate Without Freedom of Information?
A desire to stay relevant and powerful may push China towards new information ethics.
Anti-Corruption Fight in China: How India Undermines Progress
India has a free press and elections — but even more corruption than China.
Is China’s One-Party Rule Undemocratic?
Can one-party rule enable consensus, competence, the competition of ideas and a can-do spirit?
Terabyte Leaks and Political Legitimacy in the U.S. and China
What the brave new world of global information warfare means for political and business elites everywhere.