CGTN: Flawed narrative about China in U.S. damages potential for a shared future

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I explore the culture of fear about China that has been created in the U.S. ...the American public is not being served by the biased assessment of China's history, potential and ambitions coming from the elite media and so-called experts. Trust is essential if real progress between the two …

China Focus: Dangerous rhetoric, reporting doom U.S. understanding of China

In my latest editorial for China Focus, I examine how consistently negative political rhetoric and a compliant media harm America's understanding of China. Whether it is reporting about China’s military growth, economic development, human rights record or something else, these mainstream news media stories repeatedly fabricate the intentions of the Chinese government; the picture that …

CGTN: Americans indifferent to humanity

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I question why Americans must be so focused on "me" in a time that requires attention to "we." That is the way it is for millions of Americans right now: There is a festivity, gathering or party somewhere, and they are going to take part in it, and whether …

“We are loyal Americans:” Eradicate Hate Global Summit acknowledges, seeks answers to anti-Asian feelings in U.S.

“We are loyal Americans.” Those four words set the tone for a conversation on Monday about the unending hate that has been directed at Asians and Asian-Americans in the United States.  They were spoken by Brian Sun, a partner at the Norton Rose Fulbright law firm, who moderated a panel at the inaugural Eradicate Hate …

China Focus: Communicating across languages and cultures

An informative piece for anyone interested in living and working in China.

Biden and Trump walk, people talk

My fellow Americans, Stop these gleeful attacks about our two most recent presidents. Yes, you on the left and you on the right are guilty. You want to make fun of men in their 70s and how at times their walk is not perfect. Shut up. Grow up. The latest immature satisfaction comes from the …

China Focus: West too often mistakes cultural diversity for cultural imperialism

I confess a bias: I think the world becomes a better place whenever “we” (from whatever part of the world we are from) meet “them” (from whatever part of the world they are from). This op-ed suggests the West is eager to embrace China, but only on its terms. The writer, who is from Germany, …

Spiked: Lived experience is gaslighting

This op-ed ought to generate plenty of conversation. Here’s the key excerpt, in my opinion: You do not ask for evidence to substantiate claims of lived experience. Data and analysis count for nothing in the face of what people feel. The truths of social experience — the measurable reality of racist attitudes in the press …

As we prepare for Joe Biden to assume the presidency

Joe Biden becomes America’s 46th president of the United States on Wednesday. For millions of Americans (and millions more from nations around the world), this will be the equivalent of opening the windows and undertaking the much-needed spring cleaning. I’ve made no secret I detest the current president; his conduct and many of his policies …