Jianlu Bi
Jianlu Bi is a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy in Focus think tank at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, and a research fellow at the Charhar Institute in Beijing. His research interests include international politics and communications. He holds a doctoral degree in communication studies and a master’s degree in international studies.
Jianlu Bi is a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy in Focus think tank at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, and a research fellow at the Charhar Institute in Beijing. His research interests include international politics and communications. He holds a doctoral degree in communication studies and a master’s degree in international studies.
Languages Spoken:
English
Upending Hollywood’s ‘saviour-hero’ convention in war films, a tale about a humble chef offers a quiet, distinctly Chinese perspective.
The statement by 14 countries is a geopolitical exercise, amplifying the flawed 2016 Hague arbitral ruling to try to drive a wedge between China and its neighbours.
The EU is mistaken in believing it still has economic leverage. A trade war will not save an economy in decline.
As the Trump-Xi summit approaches, China will be going into negotiations with a new diplomatic posture.
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The meeting and Beijing’s 10-point policy package send an unmistakable message to the Taiwanese public.
Chinese gains in robotics show that nations wishing to compete must go beyond financial engineering to master their physical realities.
As US policy becomes more self-centred and unpredictable, traditional allies realise their best bet lies with diplomatic diversification.
Its Caracas operation with neither legal backing nor democratic pretence underlines the Trump doctrine of expansionism without responsibility.
Last year’s meeting focused on survival, but now the emphasis is on unlocking factors to let the domestic economy thrive.
Amid falling births and policy adjustments, education for one of my children is a more joyous experience than it has been for the other.
China’s latest ranking and the return of foreign investors reveal a simple truth: its rise must be acknowledged.
The chaos created by Trump’s trade policies underscores the chasm between a compelling political story and the realities of a globalised economy.
Far from instilling security, the raids produce fear and outrage, damage the economy and social cohesion, and leave America’s name in tatters.
The US president’s meeting with South Africa’s leader was the latest example of erratic American diplomacy, awash in conspiracy theories.
The US approach may be aimed at reshoring jobs and revitalising domestic industries but it fails to address underlying structural challenges.
Amid escalating global trade tensions, Southeast Asian nations must stick together and diversify their options to mitigate external shocks.
Beijing’s economic strategy, technological prowess and climate policies are prompting a reassessment of the country’s media profile.
Contrary to simplistic narratives of vulnerability is a dynamic and evolving economy still playing a pivotal role on the global stage.
