Jennifer Xiao

Jennifer Xiao is a dedicated Political Science graduate student at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Columbia University. With a keen interest in public policy and international relations, she is committed to analyzing and addressing complex political issues. Jennifer's academic journey reflects her passion for fostering a deeper understanding of governance and its impact on global affairs.

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

March 5, 2026

China’s Iran Strategy: Buy the Oil, Skip the Risk

When the Middle East teeters on the brink, commentators reflexively predict a Sino‑Iranian axis taking shape against the West. But that’s a mirage. For all the talk of “strategic partnership” and anti‑American

Americas·Explainer

February 24, 2026

Transparency on Trial: How a Foreign‑Funding Scrutiny Could Reshape Higher Education

Donald Trump’s renewed push to scrutinize foreign funding of U.S. universities is framed as a transparency and national security move, but it also risks chilling global collaboration and complicating already fragile university

Opinion

February 8, 2026

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

At present, India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with robust projections indicating that it will surpass several peers in the coming decades. Yet, while China dominates global manufacturing, still accounting for

Embracing the Winds of Change in the Future of Work

Imagine waking up in a world where robots tend your crops, AI analyzes your health in real-time, and renewable energy powers your every move. According to the World Economic Forum’s compelling Future

April 4, 2025

Opinion

Why Taiwan Could Spark the Next Global Crisis

The Taiwan Strait, a narrow ribbon of water separating the island of Taiwan from mainland China, may be the most dangerous flash point in international geopolitics today. What lies beneath the rising

March 25, 2025

Explainer

America’s Dangerous Retreat from Global Health

In geopolitics, as in nature, vacuums rarely remain unfilled. When the Trump administration abruptly announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization and paused critical U.S.-funded global health programs, many immediately warned

March 24, 2025

Opinion

Tariff Tug-of-War: The Fight to Define What’s ‘Strategic’ in U.S.-China Trade

In the ever-shifting landscape of American trade policy, the term “strategic” has become the magic word for making tough economic choices more palatable. Whether in the White House or on Capitol Hill,

February 28, 2025

Opinion

China’s Military Modernization—Six Takeaways the US Must Not Ignore

Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense dropped its annual 182-page tome on China’s military evolution. The China Military Power Report 2024, a tradition since 2000, serves as a Rosetta Stone for

December 25, 2024

Opinion

Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

The recent re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has sent ripples through global capitals, with Beijing particularly attentive to the implications for U.S.-China relations. China’s leadership, while not

December 20, 2024

Opinion

The Ideology Question: What Drives Trump’s China Strategy?

As Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, the world braces for a new chapter in U.S.-China relations. But as the contours of his China policy begin to emerge,

November 22, 2024

Opinion

China and Brazil Forge Deeper Ties for a Just World and Sustainable Future

In a landmark moment for international relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the elevation of their nations’ bilateral ties to a “community with a

November 21, 2024

Planet

Riding Into the Night: How Chinese Students Found Joy and Lost It Again

On a balmy summer night, under the hum of Zhengzhou’s streetlights, an extraordinary sight emerged: tens of thousands of young people on bicycles, forming a spontaneous convoy of joy and defiance. What

November 11, 2024

Culture

Three Factors Behind Donald Trump’s Resounding Win in US Presidential Election 2024

In an era marked by political volatility and shifting allegiances, Donald Trump has orchestrated what many are calling the most stunning political comeback in the annals of United States history. From a

November 7, 2024

Opinion

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Jennifer Xiao

China’s Iran Strategy: Buy the Oil, Skip the Risk

Transparency on Trial: How a Foreign‑Funding Scrutiny Could Reshape Higher Education

A Services-Led Resilience Story in Asia

Embracing the Winds of Change in the Future of Work

Why Taiwan Could Spark the Next Global Crisis

America’s Dangerous Retreat from Global Health

Tariff Tug-of-War: The Fight to Define What’s ‘Strategic’ in U.S.-China Trade

China’s Military Modernization—Six Takeaways the US Must Not Ignore

Navigating Uncertainty: China’s Plan to Trump-Proof Its Economy

The Ideology Question: What Drives Trump’s China Strategy?

China and Brazil Forge Deeper Ties for a Just World and Sustainable Future

Riding Into the Night: How Chinese Students Found Joy and Lost It Again

Three Factors Behind Donald Trump’s Resounding Win in US Presidential Election 2024

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