Asia Society Johanna Costigan Asia Society Johanna Costigan

Picking the Rose, Leaving the Thorn: Why China’s AI Regulations Are Worth Careful Examination

According to a 2015 article in a Communist Youth League’s paper, college students ranked “Papa Xi” the highest among a group of public figures, citing their admiration for the “aggression behind his anti-corruption campaign” (铁腕反腐的霸气) and his helpful advice that young people should not stay up late.

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Project Syndicate Johanna Costigan Project Syndicate Johanna Costigan

What's Next for Fintech?

In China, the Ministry of Science and Technology’s official newspaper recently praised Tencent, Alibaba, and Baidu for their contributions to the country’s economy and development. Yet praise does not imply future independence.

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The Diplomat Johanna Costigan The Diplomat Johanna Costigan

China's Missing COVID-19 Data

Considering aggregate data, anecdotal accounts, and common sense, it is difficult to downplay the significance of Beijing’s sudden decision to reverse its once prized zero COVID policy, which Chinese President Xi Jinping had claimed as a national and personal victory.

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