CGTN: Xi, Biden meet with fortunes trending toward cooperation

16 Nov 2021

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I examine what took place during the virtual summit between presidents Xi and Biden. Such "a cordial and engaging demeanor" is a sign of…

China Focus: Is U.S. foreign policy toward China too hostile?

8 Nov 2021

Photo: Anthony Moretti 18July2016 In my latest editorial for China Focus, I examine what many Western experts think about U.S. foreign policy toward China. Mr. Swaine’s comment about bashing China…

CGTN: Contradictions define the G20 summit

1 Nov 2021

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I look at the mixed messages from the recently completed G20 summit. The pandemic was not the only issue on the minds of world…

CGTN: China, Turkey ties could benefit from Kavala controversy

25 Oct 2021

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I examine why China's diplomatic relationship with Turkey could soon become closer. China has remained silent as the Kavala controversy has unfolded because Beijing…

CGTN: Is the U.S. too far behind in effort to bring peace to Afghanistan?

13 Oct 2021

In my latest editorial for CGTN, I question just how strong the Biden administration's hand is at it seeks to be peacemaker in Afghanistan. But there is little reason to…

Taliban, to U.S.: Out by Aug. 31. And they’re right.

23 Aug 2021

Imagine for a moment that an enemy had spent 20 years in your country trying to change hundreds of years of history. Now imagine you were back in control of…

Will Tianjin be better than Anchorage?

25 Jul 2021

My latest editorial for CGTN asks whether the U.S. will avoid histrionics in its impending meetings with Chinese officials. Yes, it is better that U.S. and Chinese officials sit across…

CGTN: Time to end all talk of a Beijing Olympics boycott

9 Jul 2021

Public Domain image My latest editorial for CGTN explains why symbolism is at the root of any conversation surrounding a potential boycott of the 2022 Olympics. And such symbolism is…

Bloomberg: U.S., China to…talk

23 Jun 2021

Bloomberg reports that U.S. and Chinese diplomats are expected to talk during the upcoming G20 summit. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular briefing Wednesday in Beijing…