Dan Steinbock
Founder, Difference Group
Jan 10, 2013
In the West, North Korea’s recent missile launch has been framed as still another example of nuclear blackmail. The launch, the counter-productive international sanctions, the mounting nuclear threats and Kim Jong-un’s call for “radical turn” suggest a new diplomatic opportunity for Washington and Beijing alike and it should be seized now.
Dec 28, 2012
Reportedly, an internal EU analysis has led European officials to weigh steps over Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE. An unmanaged friction has the potential to escalate into trade friction between the EU and China.
Dec 11, 2012
After the 18th Party Congress, China is moving toward reforms that are tailored differently in different parts of the nation.
Nov 11, 2012
In Washington, Obama’s second term begins with great uncertainty. In Beijing, it starts with some relief. With U.S.-Chinese relations, it translates to a shift.
Oct 29, 2012
On Thursday, November 8—only a day after the U.S. presidential election—the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will begin in Beijing.
Sep 20, 2012
As the House Intelligence Committee continues its investigation into China-based telecom companies over alleged security threats; Dr. Dan Steinbock examines the barriers companies like Huawei face when entering US markets.
Aug 23, 2012
As the national conventions loom ahead, Americans prepare to choose the next president on the basis of economic issues. But it is the return of the neoconservatives that will overshadow the discourse on foreign policy – and China.
Jul 24, 2012
Despite prophecies of gloom and doom, China is moving toward rebound – through stimulus lite.
May 25, 2012
Recently, the U.S.-Chinese Strategic & Economic Dialogue (S&ED) was overshadowed by international politics, rapid escalation of challenges in the Eurozone, and
Mar 23, 2012
Leading presidential candidates agree that the U.S.-Chinese relationship is the most important bilateral link in the 21st century. If that’s the case, why is this relationship threatened in the campaigns?