Jul 21, 2016

This paper contrasts how the world perceives China’s cyber activity and how China views its own behavior. The paper concludes that the discrepancy between the two is causing China to be scapegoated.

Sep 20, 2016

This piece argues that the 2016 G20 Summit produced some significant achievements, particularly on combating climate change. Despite some disappointments, the G20’s importance cannot be denied.

Oct 04, 2016

The brief argues China has interfered with ASEAN deliberations and policy agendas in its pursuit of regional domination. It concludes that ASEAN states should assert their sovereignty and demand a prioritization of equality and mutual interests.

Nov 13, 2018

One of the chief complaints against China is that its trade practices rely on “forced technology transfer.” But this argues that the impact of this policy on both foreign companies and China's economy is vastly overestimated.

Sep 10, 2018

The peaceful resolution and stability of the South China Sea is of utmost importance. This project seeks to find ways and means to bridge out the differences between claimant states and open paths of cooperation through the recommendations made.

May 30, 2017

This paper discusses the divergent trade policy paths of the EU and US and provides some empirical economic social guidance behind the recent policy divergence on globalization between the US and the EU in general and vis-à-vis China in particular

Jul 21, 2022
China’s ambitions to expand BRICS would allow the nation to promote its agenda and grand strategy more forcefully through the BRICS mechanism and diplomatically ease the containment of the United States.
Nov 25, 2016

This article posits that Indonesia and China should reach more mutual understandings in their partnership. The willingness to compromise whenever necessary may create a lot of mileage that will make their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership a reality.

Jan 28, 2016
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a U.S.-China business roundtable in Seattle, Washington September 23, 2015. (POOL new/Reuters)

The G20’s Challenges and China’s Leadership Opportunities for the 2016 Summit

As the world’s premier forum for global economic governance, the Group of Twenty (G20) achieved widely acclaimed progress in containing the 2008 global financial crisis. However, as the G20 shifts its focus from crisis response to long-term economic governance, it also faces multifaceted challenges, and doubts over its effectiveness have grown. With all eyes on the G20 summit in Hangzhou this September, addressing these challenges and tapping into the G20’s potential has been high on China’s agenda.

Mounting Challenges for G20

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a U.S.-China business roundtable in Seattle, Washington September 23, 2015. (POOL new/Reuters)

As the world’s premier forum for global economic governance, the Group of Twenty (G20) achieved widely acclaimed progress in containing the 2008 global financial crisis. However, as the G20 shifts its focus from crisis response to long-term economic governance, it also faces multifaceted challenges, and doubts over its effectiveness have grown. With all eyes on the G20 summit in Hangzhou this September, addressing these challenges and tapping into the G20’s potential has been high on China’s agenda.

Mounting Challenges for G20