
Expert Views
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Zhou Xiaoming: A Tale of Two Cities
Washington and Beijing differ in many aspects: area, population and national income per capita, to mention a few. For the world at large, however, what really distinguishes one from the other is their vision for the world and their approach to each other.
February 07 , 2025 -
Zhou Xiaoming: Appeasement of U.S. Shoots Europe in Foot
Inherent in Trump’s “America first” mantra is a requirement to put U.S. interests ahead of any other countries, including America’s own allies. Washington would not hesitate to sacrifice the EU if it determines that U.S. interests and those of the bloc are in conflict.
November 29 , 2024 -
Zhou Xiaoming: Imagine a world free from the oppression of a US-led global order
It would spell the end of the US ability to impose its will on the international community, shape other countries in its image and shift the burden of its economic crisis onto others.
March 28 , 2024 -
Zhou Xiaoming: In calling it a great power contest, the US is whitewashing its aggression towards China
The US-China conflict is a struggle between an aggressor and a resisting party. Casting it as a geopolitical contest suggests both parties share equal responsibility. Worse, to justify its unprovoked aggression, Washington has gone to great lengths to paint China as the attacking party and itself as the victim.
September 05 , 2023