Three Questions with… Victor Shih
Editors Note: UC-San Diego and the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies are host to some of the world’s leading China scholars. In this column, we sit down with […]
China-Russia Gas Trade: How Big a Deal Is It?
Energy security is a hot topic these days. The recent conflict in Ukraine has spotlighted the key role that Russian oil and gas exports play in European politics. For many […]
Tensions between Vietnam and China carry risk of bloodshed
Were a battle to break out in Southeast Asia, the most likely combatants would be China and Vietnam. At the heart of the tension between these two countries is an […]
Capital Flight: What does it mean to China’s housing market?
CiF shows you why capital flight can be a huge problem for China's housing market
They Said, We Said: Internet Giant Sina Punished for Pornography
Sina, the Chinese Internet company that controls popular Twitter-esque site Sina Weibo, recently got two of its online publication and distribution licenses stripped by the government for [...]
China’s Electric Vehicles & Transportation
Do a quick Google search using the words China and electric cars, and you’re bound to get a lot of hits on how Tesla, BMW, VW and other players are […]
Us and Them
A few weeks ago, my Economics teacher showed us the movie “Million Minutes”. The documentary follows six students – two each in America, India, and China – through their [...]
Where are China’s Interests in Ukraine?
Where are China's interests physically located in Ukraine? and Why may China care if Russia roll into Eastern Ukraine?
