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New Atlanticist

Sep 25, 2023

China’s ‘crimes against humanity’ targeting Uyghurs aren’t going away. Here’s what the international community can do.

By Atlantic Council

Don't be fooled by China's efforts to cover up its oppression of the Uyghur people and other Turkic minorities, human-rights experts warned.

China European Union

New Atlanticist

Aug 21, 2023

The United States has a message for China: Yes, de-risking is possible

By Gabriel Alvarado

De-risking seems to have struck a nerve in Beijing, even as high-level US officials make the case that the United States does not seek to decouple from China.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Aug 16, 2023

Indian Ocean partnerships are key to countering China’s maritime ambitions

By Delharty Manson and Nicholas Nuñez

The United States must strengthen its ties to Indian Ocean nations to counter China's maritime presence in the Indo-Pacific.

China India

New Atlanticist

Jul 28, 2023

Any possible US-China ‘thaw’ must not leave Uyghurs out in the cold

By Rayhan Asat

The United States should demonstrate its unwavering support for the Uyghur community and a staunch commitment to safeguarding global human rights standards.

China Human Rights
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China November 4, 2022.

New Atlanticist

Jul 14, 2023

Is Germany shifting its approach on China?

By Atlantic Council experts

Germany released its first-ever China strategy. Experts weigh in on what this means for the future of relations between Berlin and Beijing.

China Defense Policy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, right, shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, left, during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, July 7, 2023.

New Atlanticist

Jul 12, 2023

The flawed premises behind Janet Yellen’s China visit

By Hung Tran

Yellen's visit will not cool US-China tensions, as her statements were premised on two false assumptions about the two countries' relations.

China Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jun 27, 2023

What’s driving Central and Eastern Europe’s growing ties with Taiwan?

By Petr Tůma

A new tone toward Taipei in Europe is being set by Czechia and other Central and Eastern European countries. Taiwan has come to the forefront of their attention mainly because of frustration with Beijing.

Central Europe China
Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group pull out of the headquarters of the Southern Military District to return to base, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko

New Atlanticist

Jun 24, 2023

Experts react: What Russia’s Wagner Group rebellion means for Putin, Ukraine, China, and more

By Atlantic Council experts

How did Prigozhin’s rebellion get as far as it did? And how will its aftermath affect Putin’s hold on power and the war in Ukraine?

Belarus China

New Atlanticist

Jun 22, 2023

The ‘de-risk’ is in the details: A look at Europe’s ambitious new economic security strategy

By Atlantic Council experts

The European Commission has just released its European economic security strategy, which is aimed at reducing threats from China and others to supply chains, critical infrastructure, and digital technology.

China Digital Policy

New Atlanticist

Jun 19, 2023

Experts react: Blinken makes the rounds in Beijing. Will there be a US-China thaw?

By Atlantic Council experts

The US secretary of state has just wrapped up meetings with top Chinese officials in Beijing. Read insights from Atlantic Council experts on what was revealed and what to look for next.

China Economy & Business