China’s Branding Problem

Chinese leaders have advocated for the idea of public diplomacy, however implementation and execution of media and materials have been lacking – an essential aspect of China’s branding problems. Sean Ding argues that better branding requires a more open decision-making process, greater awareness of global and cross-cultural communications within the institutions, and ongoing consultation with the intended audience.



Sean Ding, Founder, Dialogue Group via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1LxM9px

China, US and Russia Contrasted Relationships in Perspective

Not only do conflicts between U.S., China and Russia affect the world, their interdependence and occasional synergy also shapes world affairs. The U.S. and Russia still have an unstable relationship and could learn confidence building from the China-U.S. or China-Russia relationships.



Yu Sui, Professor, China Center for Contemporary World Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/17sJBfm

Why China’s Leaders See Corruption as a Mortal Threat

The anti-corruption drive -- the longest and most systematic in Chinese history -- is changing the way public officials do business. Any sensible official will now think twice before accepting a bribe.



Daniel Bell, Professor, Jiaotong University & Tsinghua University via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Dh6wFy

Xi Jinping’s Passion and Composure

The destiny of China, and that of China's ruling party, hinges on whether the current anti-corruption campaign will bring about a clean, efficient and service-oriented government.



Qin Xiaoying, Research Scholar, China Foundation For Int'l and Strategic Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/17pmZfH

Religious Liberty in China: The Key to a Stable, Peaceful, and Harmonious Order

Beijing has varied in its response to the increasing popularity of Christianity in China. Doug Bandow describes the historical ways in which Christianity has interacted with sovereignty, and states that the Beijing government would best respond in a way that uses increased religious faith to encourage peaceful social progress.



Doug Bandow Senior Fellow, Cato Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/17pn1UV

Lessons of an Imbalanced Dream

Like the original creation of the American Dream, the Chinese Dream has been utilized institutionally to show that anything is possible for the average individual, with the right amount of drive and hard work. Over time, the American Dream has become driven more by the material signifiers of a house and car. China must nurture a more balanced dream to avoid the emphasis on materialism.



Zheng Wang & Leigha Wentz from Center for Peace and Conflict Studies via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1DJ5SDq

Reefer Madness: Why Is China on a Building Spree in the South China Sea?

China’s frantic construction activity on a series of disputed reefs in the South China Sea has set off alarm bells across the Pacific and in Washington, raising fears that Beijing is putting steel in the ground to back up its contentious claims to a big swath of one of the […]



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