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·Opinion

July 5, 2026

Japan, India, and the Case for Trust as Strategy

There is a particular kind of diplomatic language that gets deployed when two countries want to signal that a relationship has moved from courtesy to consequence. This week in New Delhi, Japanese

Asia·Opinion

June 23, 2026

China Treats Diplomacy Like a Ledger. It Won’t Add Up

There is a seductive logic to treating foreign policy like a business. Cut the deal, extract the value, move on to the next counterparty. No sentimentality, no lectures, no expensive entanglements—just leverage,

Opinion

June 10, 2026

The EU’s Asia Pivot: Why South Korea Matters—and Why India Matters More

South Korean president arrives in Brussels with a soundtrack. K-pop — long one of Seoul’s most effective soft power tools — sets the tone for the first EU–South Korea summit in three

When Teacher Pay Reflects Performance, Students Win

When the Washington Commanders offer multi-million-dollar contracts to star quarterbacks while paying less for backup players, no one bats an eye. It’s standard in professional sports: Pay varies based on position and

June 12, 2025

Americas·Culture

America’s Medicine Cabinet Has a Made-in-China Problem

Amoxicillin may be the most prescribed antibiotic in the United States, but few Americans realize how precarious their access to this lifesaving drug has become. While it’s used daily to treat everything

June 4, 2025

Americas·Opinion

US May Begin Revoking Visas of Chinese Students

In a sharp escalation of tensions between Washington and Beijing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the United States will begin “aggressively” revoking visas for Chinese students—particularly those with perceived

May 29, 2025

Americas·Opinion

China’s New Law Promises, But Will It Deliver?

In a historic move, China has passed its first comprehensive law aimed at supporting and safeguarding the country’s private sector — a pivotal shift as Beijing seeks to revive economic growth and

May 21, 2025

Opinion

Taiwan Deploys U.S. Abrams Tanks to Deter China

In a significant move to strengthen its defense posture against a possible invasion by China, Taiwan has begun fielding advanced U.S.-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, signaling an urgent push toward military modernization on

May 16, 2025

Asia·Opinion

China’s EV Revolution Is Global. Can the U.S. Keep Up?

At the Shanghai auto show this spring, the message from China’s carmakers couldn’t have been clearer: the age of China as a mere manufacturing hub is over. It is now an innovator—arguably

May 4, 2025

Americas·Asia·Technology

A Nation in Limbo: South Korea’s Revolving Presidency

In a democratic nation, the presidential office is often thought of as the steadiest anchor — the core around which the machinery of government revolves. But in South Korea, that center has

May 2, 2025

Asia·Opinion

How the Philippines is Losing Ground to China in the South China Sea

In the ever-boiling cauldron of the South China Sea, Manila is adrift. On a cloudless February morning this year, a Philippine patrol aircraft was intercepted at just 10 feet by a Chinese

April 24, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Lawrence Wong’s Big Test: Can Singapore Adapt in a New Era of Protectionism?

Abstract Singapore’s 2025 General Election, set for May 3, marks a pivotal test for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, following his recent leadership succession. Voters, grappling with rising living costs, housing affordability, and

April 16, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Trump Exempts Phones, Computers from Global Tariffs Amid Market Volatility

In a surprising policy reversal following a turbulent week on Wall Street, President Donald Trump announced exemptions for smartphones, select computers, and other consumer electronics from his administration’s global reciprocal tariffs. The

April 12, 2025

Americas·News

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Jennifer Xiao

Japan, India, and the Case for Trust as Strategy

China Treats Diplomacy Like a Ledger. It Won’t Add Up

The EU’s Asia Pivot: Why South Korea Matters—and Why India Matters More

When Teacher Pay Reflects Performance, Students Win

America’s Medicine Cabinet Has a Made-in-China Problem

US May Begin Revoking Visas of Chinese Students

China’s New Law Promises, But Will It Deliver?

Taiwan Deploys U.S. Abrams Tanks to Deter China

China’s EV Revolution Is Global. Can the U.S. Keep Up?

A Nation in Limbo: South Korea’s Revolving Presidency

How the Philippines is Losing Ground to China in the South China Sea

Lawrence Wong’s Big Test: Can Singapore Adapt in a New Era of Protectionism?

Trump Exempts Phones, Computers from Global Tariffs Amid Market Volatility

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