China’s Urban Future, Re-Imagined. Mark Leon Goldberg May 2, 2014 Ed note. This post by World Bank economist Bert Hofman originally appeared in Project Syndicate and is reprinted with permission. BEIJING – Around 100 million Chinese live in extreme poverty, and roughly 275 million spend less than $2 a day. The overwhelming...
Statistic of the Day: China Halves Tuberculosis Prevalence Mark Leon Goldberg March 21, 2014 A WHO best practice proves effective
The Hunt for Open Data in China Mark Leon Goldberg September 16, 2013 If you know where to look, there's a treasure trove.
It’s Not a Fluke: China’s New Position on the Security Council Hayes Brown July 19, 2012 As China's diplomatic strength grows, so will its muscle flexing in the Security Council.
Understanding China’s Angle on Syria Hayes Brown June 13, 2012 China’s support for Security Council action on Syria is as crucial as Russia's. So what is the hangup?
Chen Guangcheng And the Coming Crisis of US-China Diplomacy Mark Leon Goldberg April 30, 2012 The blind Chinese dissident deserves asylum. And the USA will probably grant it to him. The only question is how to contain the coming diplomatic fallout.
Damed Nations: A Hydroelectric Project in Laos May Fuel Strife in South East Asia Faine Greenwood April 26, 2012 Construction of the Xayaburi dam may cause massive change to 60 million people who live near the ecologically rich Mekong - and it's the poorest Southeast Asians who will be likely be hit the hardest.
Will Human Rights Figure in Discussions Between Hu Jintao and Obama? Mark Leon Goldberg January 18, 2011 Brookings Institution China Center Director Kenneth Lieberthal explains what will be driving the discussion between the United States and China.It is disappointing, though not unexpected, that human rights issues are sidelined.
How will the Security Council Respond to the Yeonpyeong Shelling? Mark Leon Goldberg November 24, 2010 The degree of action that the Security Council takes mostly depends on how far China is willing to go. Two recent debates at the council suggest a way forward.
