Brian Wong

Commentaries by Brian Wong

Brian Wong

DPhil in Politics candidate and Rhodes Scholar at Balliol College, Oxford

Brian Wong is a DPhil in Politics candidate and Rhodes Scholar at Balliol College, Oxford. They are the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Political Review, founder and leader of multiple NGOs in Hong Kong and Myanmar, and a writer on US-China relations and China's rise.

Maximise the Payoff and Minimise the Damage
Dec 09, 2021
The future of Sino-American relations rests with maximising the yield of what can be changed, and minimising the relevance of what can’t be changed. The multitude of differences that the U.S. and China can’t resolve must be set aside to allow for genuine change to take place.
Xi-Biden Summit U.S. China Policy China’s U.S. Policy U.S.-China Rivalry
Civil Society Dialogue Is Key, and Should Not Be Stifled
Nov 04, 2021
The narrative of Sino-American relations often concerns high-level interactions - yet people-to-people and other societal exchanges can reveal and repair more than official dialogue can often accomplish.
People-to-People Exchange
Not Entirely a Surprise, but a Welcome One Nonetheless – On the Partial Dethawing to U.S.-China Relations
Oct 26, 2021
Escalating conflicts are not a winning proposition for the U.S. and China, and signs from recent interactions between the two may indicate that leaders on both sides want to steer the relationship toward a more stable scenario.
U.S.-China Dialogue Xi-Biden Summit U.S. China Policy U.S.-China Rivalry
Three Challenges Ahead for EU-China Relations
Oct 18, 2021
When the leaders of Europe and China speak, there will be an understanding that each side is navigating the U.S.’s opposition to the latter’s agenda.
China-Europe Relations China-U.S.-Europe Relations
How the Olympics Proved a Point about Politics
Sep 18, 2021
The 2021 Olympics was a major milestone in a world reeling from COVID. Thousands of athletes and national representatives congregated in Tokyo to demonstrate that the tensions being traded by political leaders don’t always reflect the hearts and minds of their constituents.
Olympics People-to-People Exchange
On Ambassador Qin Gang’s Balancing Act
Sep 03, 2021
China’s new Ambassador Qin Gang has arrived in Washington, DC, tasked with chipping away at the frosty relationship between America and his home country.
China’s Foreign Policy China’s U.S. Policy
Beware the Ides of Hyper-nationalism
Aug 24, 2021
China has sought to reinvent its image time-and-time again as it has grown - and its latest iteration features a healthy dose of fiery nationalism.
U.S. China Policy
Could the Business Community Bridge the Pacific?
Aug 06, 2021
The U.S. and China conduct hundreds of billions of dollars worth of trade with each other, yet they remain at odds in the political arena. Although each government can claim their grievances, business operators have more to gain with more open communication.
China-U.S. Trade Trade War Hong Kong U.S.-China Rivalry
What’s In a Name?
Aug 03, 2021
U.S. Deputy of State Wendy Sherman recently talked with Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi on her visit to China. As relations remain contentious, it’s important that both China and the U.S. keep communication channels plural, open, and as bilaterally reciprocated as possible.
U.S.-China Dialogue U.S. China Policy Major Power Relations U.S.-China Rivalry
Three Fundamental Misconceptions about China
Jul 22, 2021
The narrative on China’s influence is polarizing and provocative - is it based on fact or fiction?
China’s Rise Major Power Relations Multipolarization

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