The meeting of the “BRICS” leaders is intriguing to observe the changing dynamics of the new world order, a world in which the US finds itself as more of an “observer” than the dominant player it once was.

Recently, I made two respective trips to Washington D.C. Before and after President Hu Jintao`s state visit to the U.S. in January 2011. During my stay in D.C.,

It’s great to be back in Shanghai. I have fond memories of my countless visits here over the years. I stayed down the road at the JinJiang Hotel in 1984, when

It has been a while since Western forces launched air strikes on Libyan government forces. But it is a pity that they have not yet taken any measure to address

China today faces growing pressures to significantly increase its global health aid and other development assistance. Critics find it ridiculous that a country

I was reminded again this weekend of the complexity of  international relations behavior with Henry Kissinger’s  rare review in the NYT book review section o

The skyline of this city — what little there is of it — is a Chinese creation. Chinese money built the Parliament building. A $100 million, Chinese-funded hot

Steve Orlins, John Frisbie, and Joseph Borich, three Chinese experts, weigh in on the significance and opportunities for President Obama's nomination of Secretary Locke to Ambassador to China.

People are starting to grasp how China is shaping the world. Its ravenous appetites for oil, iron ore, coal, copper, bauxite and countless other minerals are in

The President of the Shanghai Institute for International Studies observes that President Hu’s state visit to America has ushered in a new era for bilateral relations. He identifies three areas that require special attention and a concerted effort from Washington and Beijing.